Bank holiday: Is your bank closed on September 21, Monday? Check state-wise details

Bank holiday in September

Bank customers planning a branch visit on Monday, September 21, should note that banks will remain closed in parts of the country for regional holidays.According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, bank branches in Assam and Kerala will remain closed on September 21.The closure is not applicable nationwide, as RBI’s bank holiday calendar is based on specific banking centres and regions. Customers should therefore check the holiday schedule of their particular branch before making a visit.Why are some banks closed on September 21In Assam, September 21 is observed as the Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva. The Assam government’s 2026 holiday notification lists the day as a holiday.In Kerala, banks will observe a holiday for Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi. The state’s official 2026 holiday notification lists September 21 as Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day.Can you still use banking services?A bank holiday mainly affects physical branch operations. Customers can continue to use ATMs, UPI, internet banking and mobile banking for most routine transactions.However, services that require a visit to a branch, such as document submission, verification and certain account-related requests, will have to wait until the branch reopens.Other bank holidays later in SeptemberThe remaining regional bank holidays in September include:

Banks will also remain closed on the fourth Saturday, September 26, followed by Sunday, September 27. Bank holidays can vary by city and state, so customers should verify the schedule for their specific branch before planning an in-person visit.