Are Banks Closed on Tuesday, September 15, RBI State-Wise List for Gujarat, Odisha & Goa

Banking customers scheduling in-person branch visits tomorrow must review local administrative circulars, as physical bank branches across multiple states will observe a scheduled statutory shutdown on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. In accordance with the official holiday schedule mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act, physical banking operations will be suspended across public and private sector lenders in Gujarat, Odisha, and Goa. The closure applies uniformly to state-run giants such as State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, and Canara Bank, alongside premier private sector lenders including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank. However, customers in all remaining Indian states and Union Territories will experience full operational service as branch networks function normally.

State-Specific Closures: Samvatsari, Nuakhai Agricultural Rites & Extended Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

The regional branch shutdowns on September 15 stem from concurrent cultural and agricultural observances designated as regional bank holidays:

• Gujarat (Samvatsari - Fourth Fortnight): Marking the culmination of the sacred Jain festival of Paryushana, Samvatsari is observed across Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and broader Gujarat as a day of collective introspection, spiritual repentance, and seeking universal forgiveness through the customary greeting "Michhami Dukkadam."

• Odisha (Nuakhai Harvest Festival): Western Odisha and agrarian regions observe Nuakhai with deep agrarian reverence, welcoming the season’s fresh paddy harvest by offering newly harvested grains (Nabanna) to household deities like Goddess Samaleswari, uniting farming communities in thanksgiving ceremonies.

• Goa (Ganesh Chaturthi - Day Two): Extending the annual festivities dedicated to Lord Ganesha, communities across Panaji and surrounding talukas continue ceremonial prayers, daily aartis, and community bhajan gatherings following the formal installation of Ganesha idols.

Digital Services Uninterrupted as Nationwide Branch Operations Resume After Monday Shutdowns

While physical teller windows, passbook updating counters, and clearing desks remain non-operational in the three specified states, online banking infrastructure will stay fully functional. Customers nationwide can seamlessly utilize NetBanking portals, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications, mobile banking software, and automated teller machines (ATMs) for cash withdrawals and instant fund settlements. The holiday in Gujarat, Odisha, and Goa follows a widespread nationwide shutdown observed on Monday, September 14, where commercial lenders across financial nerve centers like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Nagpur, and Vijayawada halted on-ground operations to mark primary Ganesh Chaturthi, Varasiddhi Vinayak Vrat, and Hartalika Teej observances.

Full RBI Bank Holiday Schedule for the Remainder of September 2026

Retail customers and corporate finance teams should track the official calendar of upcoming branch closures across designated RBI circles throughout late September:

• September 18 (Friday): Regional closure in Meghalaya to commemorate Unitarian Anniversary Day.

• September 20 (Sunday): Standard nationwide weekend holiday.

• September 21 (Monday): Operational closures in Bhubaneswar and Thiruvananthapuram for Srimanta Sankardev Janmotsav and Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day.

• September 22 (Tuesday): Branch operations paused in Ranchi circle on account of Karma Puja.

• September 23 (Wednesday): Public and private branches closed in Jammu and Srinagar honoring Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s Birthday.

• September 25 (Friday): Banking shutdown in Gangtok celebrating the traditional Indrajatra festival.

• September 26 (Saturday): Mandatory nationwide closure observing the fourth Saturday of the month.

• September 27 (Sunday): Standard nationwide weekend holiday.