Eid-e-Milad Bank Holiday: Are Banks Closed Today, September 16? Find Out Here
In several states, public and private sector banks will be closed on September 16 for Eid-e-Milad. However, in Maharashtra, banks will observe the holiday on September 18 instead.
On September 16, public and private sector banks are closed in several states to observe Eid-e-Milad.
Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand for the occasion.
In Maharashtra, all public and private banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), will be closed on September 18 in observance of Eid-e-Milad. The holiday, originally set for September 16, was rescheduled to avoid overlapping with Anant Chaturdashi or Ganesh Visarjan celebrations following discussions among Muslim community leaders.
Despite the closure of physical branches, online banking services will remain operational. Banks will continue to offer online services and mobile banking apps as usual, and customers can still use ATMs for cash withdrawals.
Bank Holidays in September 2024
In September 2024, banks in Sikkim will be closed on September 17 for the Indra Jatra holiday. Additionally, banks in Kerala will observe a holiday on September 18 for Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti.
Bank holidays can vary by state, and not all holidays are observed nationwide. Therefore, customers should check with their local bank branches or app notifications for specific details on holidays. Overall, banks across India (both public and private) will be closed for at least 14 days in September, including weekends, second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and various religious and regional festivals.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in September 2024
September 17 — Indra Jatra (Tuesday) — Sikkim
September 18 — Eid-e-Milad (Wednesday) — All over India; Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti (Wednesday) — Kerala
September 21 — Shree Narayana Guru Samadhi (Saturday) — Kerala
September 22 — Sunday — All over India
September 23 — Heroes' Martyrdom Day (Monday) — Haryana
September 28 — Fourth Saturday — All over India
September 29 — Sunday — All over India
In India, bank holidays are categorised into three types: Negotiable Instruments Act Holidays, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Holidays, and Account Closing Days.