Bank Holiday Today: Banks Closed On September 14 For Ganesh Chaturthi; Check State-Wise List

When we start the week, Monday usually means a fresh start for banks, businesses and customers. But today, according to the RBI holiday schedules, marks bank holidays in several states.

Several bank branches across India will remain closed on September 14 as the country observes Ganesh Chaturthi and other regional or local festivals. As we all know, today Mumbai embraces the celebrations with its grand pandals and processions on Ganesh Chaturthi, the impact extends to banking operations and branches.

Let me also tell you, a local festival and bank holiday in that region does not mean the banks will remain closed across the country. The Reserve Bank of India follows a state-wise holiday system. This means branches can remain open in one city while closing in another.

So, check before you make that bank trip.

Which Banks Will Remain Closed Today?

Public-sector and private-sector bank branches in the affected cities will remain closed today. This includes major lenders such as:

• State Bank of India (SBI)
• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• Axis Bank
• Punjab National Bank (PNB)
• Other scheduled and non-scheduled banks operating in the affected regions

The bank closure is based on local festivals, state- and city-specific, so branches in other parts of the country may remain operational.

State-Wise List: Where Are Banks Closed Today And Why? 

RBI Holiday Names for September 14

According to the RBI holiday calendar, September 14 is observed under different regional names:

• Ganesh Chaturthi
• Ganesh Puja
• Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vratham
• Vinayaka Chaturthi
• Hartalika

Other Bank Holidays in September

Bank Holiday In September are:

• September 15: Banks closed in Gujarat, Odisha and Goa for regional observances.
• September 21: Banks closed in Assam and Kerala for local holidays.
• September 22: Banks closed in Jharkhand for Karma Puja.
• September 23: Banks closed in Jammu & Kashmir for Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s Birthday.
• September 25: Banks closed in Sikkim for Indrajatra.
• Sundays: Banks remain closed nationwide.
• Second and fourth Saturdays: Banks remain closed nationwide.

How To Withdraw Cash In Emergency When Banks Are Closed?

On a bank holiday, you cannot withdraw money either. Bank customers and students can still use ATMs, UPI, internet banking and mobile banking for most routine transactions.
So you can make digital payments and withdraw cash from ATM machines. Any service that requires you to visit the branch physically, like submitting a form, cheque, verification, and account or pension-related issues, should wait on the holiday.

The bank holiday has continued for three days now, as last Saturday and Sunday the banks were closed for the weekend.

Bank Open or Not Today? FAQs

-Are banks closed across India on September 14, 2026?: No. Bank holidays are generally state- and city-specific. Branches remain closed only in locations where the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar lists an applicable holiday.

-Can I withdraw cash when banks are closed?: Yes. Customers can withdraw cash from ATMs even when physical bank branches are closed.

-Can I use UPI and internet banking on a bank holiday?: Yes. UPI, internet banking and mobile banking generally continue to work on bank holidays, subject to technical maintenance or service interruptions.

-Which banks are closed on September 14?: Branches of banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and PNB may remain closed in states and cities observing Ganesh Chaturthi and other regional festivals.

-Can I visit a bank branch for document submission on a holiday?: No. Services requiring a physical branch visit, such as document submission, verification and certain account-related requests, will generally have to wait until the branch reopens.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Bank holidays vary by location, so customers should verify branch timings and services with their respective banks.