Bank Holidays in September 2025: Check Full List of Festival & State-Wise Closures for Onam, Dussehra & More

In September 2025, banks across India will remain closed on several days due to national holidays, state-specific festivals, and weekly closures. These bank holidays vary depending on the region, which means while banks in one state may be shut, those in another may remain open. It is important for individuals and businesses to know the September 2025 bank holidays in advance to avoid any disruption in financial planning.

Weekly Bank Holiday in September 2025

All banks in India will observe their regular weekly holidays. These include all Sundays, which fall on September 7, 14, 21, and 28. In addition, the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, September 13 and 27, will also be non-working days. Together, these weekly closures account for six bank holidays in September 2025.

Id-E-Milad (Milad-un-Nabi)

One of the major public holidays in September is Id-E-Milad, which is the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. It falls on Friday, September 5, 2025. Bank holidays will be observed in several states, including Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi. In some regions like Jammu, Srinagar, Gangtok, and Raipur, Id-E-Milad bank holidays may also be observed on September 6 and 12 depending on local calendars.

Onam Festival: Bank Holiday in Kerala

Kerala will also see a bank holiday on Thursday, September 4, 2025, for the festival of Onam. This harvest festival is one of the most important festivals for the state, and banks across Kerala will remain closed on this day. Customers in Kerala should complete important banking tasks before the Onam bank holiday to avoid last-minute issues.

Regional Bank Holidays in September 2025

Apart from national bank holidays, several regional bank holidays are also observed:

Karma Puja will be celebrated in Jharkhand on September 3, 2025, leading to a holiday in local bank branches.

Navratra Sthapna in Rajasthan on September 22 (Monday) will keep banks in Jaipur and nearby regions closed.

The birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, a state holiday in Jammu and Srinagar, will be observed on September 23 (Tuesday).

Towards the end of the month, Maha Saptami and Maha Ashtami during Durga Puja will cause bank holidays on September 29 and 30 in states like West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha, Assam, and Sikkim.

State-Wise Bank Holiday Variations

It is important to note that bank holidays in September 2025 differ from state to state. For instance, while Onam is relevant only in Kerala, Karma Puja applies to Jharkhand, and Maharaja Hari Singh Ji's birthday is specific to Jammu and Srinagar. Bank customers should keep a check on the state-wise bank holiday list for September 2025 before planning any financial or business transaction.

How Bank Holidays Impact Customers

On these bank holidays, physical bank branches remain closed, which may affect services like cheque clearing, cash deposits and withdrawals, loan processing, and demand draft issuance. However, digital banking services such as UPI transfers, mobile banking, and internet banking will remain functional. Even so, interbank transactions and fund settlements may face delays due to the non-operational working day. Individuals, businesses, and institutions are advised to plan their activities around these September 2025 bank holidays.