Today, September 4, 2026, Uttar Pradesh and several other regions of India will celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Due to the local celebration banks will remain closed tomorrow in several states.
Although bank holidays vary from state to state, RBI has listed many holidays in September, on of them is for Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Tomorrow is marked as a bank holiday in Uttar Pradesh and few other regions. Banks in other states will have the normal schedule as it is the first Saturday of the month.
Due to the holiday, customers will not be able to access a few services. These are cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque-related work and other in-person banking services.
Bank Holiday On September 4 For Janmashtami 2026: State-Wise List
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Region
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States / Banking Circles Where Banks Are Closed
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North & Central India
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Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Srinagar
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West & South India
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Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
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East & Northeast India
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Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya
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State Where Banks Will Stay Open On Janmashtami
Banks will remain open on Friday, September 4, 2026, in states where Janmashtami is not listed as a bank holiday, including:
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- Maharashtra: Mumbai, Nagpur
- Karnataka: Bengaluru
- West Bengal: Kolkata
- Delhi
- Goa
- Kerala
Will Online Banking Services Work?
Customers and students can continue using UPI, mobile banking apps, internet banking, ATMs, and debit and credit cards for most routine transactions.
Even if physical bank branches are closed, customers can continue to use digital banking services. These include:
- ATM cash withdrawals and deposits will work regardless of the bank closure.
- You will not be stuck, as UPI payments through apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm
- Internet banking and Mobile banking applications will work as they always do
- The process of IMPS, NEFT and RTGS money transfers will also be completed
- Most regular banking activities can still be completed online without visiting a branch
Disclaimer: Bank holidays vary by state, union territory, and specific city. A holiday applicable in one state or city may not apply to branches in another location. So, customers and students are advised to check the holiday calendar before visiting the bank.