Bank holiday on Janmashtami: Where are banks closed on Sept 4, 2026? Check list
Banks in several Indian states will remain closed on September 4, 2026, to observe the Krishna Janmashtami festival. The holiday schedule is determined on a state-by-state basis, and customers are advised to check local listings for branch availability.
Why it matters
Understanding regional banking holidays is essential for financial planning and avoiding service disruptions for businesses and individuals.
Bank customers planning to step out for branch work on Friday should double-check their local holiday list first. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks across a number of states and Union territories will remain closed on September 4 on account of Krishna Janmashtami, one of the most widely celebrated festivals marking the birth of Lord Krishna.The closure, however, is not nationwide. Bank holidays in India are notified state-wise and city-wise, which means a branch may down its shutters in one part of the country while continuing normal operations elsewhere.Where will banks remain closedAs per the RBI list, Janmashtami-related closures on September 4 are expected to be observed in the following banking centres and states:GujaratMadhya PradeshOdishaTamil NaduUttarakhandTelanganaRajasthanJammu and KashmirKeralaWest BengalBiharChhattisgarhJharkhandMeghalayaHimachal PradeshSikkimChandigarhBank holidays are also declared every second and fourth Saturday of the month, apart from all Sundays, in addition to the festival and state-specific closures through…
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