Planning to visit your bank this week? It may be worth checking the holiday schedule before heading to your branch. The new week begins on August 31 and also marks the transition into September, with a festival-related bank holiday in several cities followed by the regular Sunday closure.

Between August 31 and September 6, 2026, most bank branches will operate normally on several weekdays. However, banks in a number of cities will remain closed on September 4 on account of Janmashtami, while September 6 is a Sunday and therefore a nationwide weekly bank holiday.

Customers should remember that bank holidays in India are not always uniform across the country. Apart from Sundays and scheduled Saturday closures, several holidays are observed only in specific states or cities based on regional festivals and events.

For this reason, customers with important branch-related work should check the holiday applicable to their location before planning a bank visit.

Bank Holiday Schedule From August 31 to September 6

Here is the day-wise banking schedule for the week:

The most important date for customers to note this week is September 4. Banks will remain closed in several locations because of Janmashtami, but the holiday will not apply uniformly across India.

Why Will Banks Be Closed on September 4?

September 4, 2026, is being observed as Janmashtami in several regions. As a result, bank branches will remain closed in many cities where the festival is included in the applicable bank holiday calendar.

According to the holiday information provided, bank branches will remain closed on September 4 in several locations, including Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Shillong and Shimla.

Customers living in these areas should consider completing branch-dependent transactions either before the holiday or on the next working day.

However, Janmashtami is not necessarily a banking holiday in every state. Customers in cities not covered by the holiday should check the local schedule of their respective bank.

Are Banks Open on September 5?

Yes. Bank branches are scheduled to remain open on Saturday, September 5.

There can sometimes be confusion regarding Saturday bank holidays because branches do not operate on every Saturday of the month.

Under the usual banking schedule, branches remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays. The first, third and fifth Saturdays, where applicable, are normally working days unless another notified holiday falls on that date.

September 5, 2026, is the first Saturday of the month. Therefore, banks are scheduled to function normally on this date.

Customers who cannot complete branch-related work before the Janmashtami holiday may therefore be able to visit their bank on September 5.

Banks Will Be Closed Nationwide on September 6

September 6 falls on a Sunday. Bank branches across the country will therefore remain closed for regular customer operations.

Anyone who requires services that can only be completed at a physical branch should plan accordingly and avoid waiting until Sunday.

Customers should also keep in mind that a closed branch does not necessarily mean that all banking services become unavailable.

Will UPI, ATMs and Online Banking Work During Bank Holidays?

Digital banking services generally continue to remain accessible even when physical branches are closed.

Customers can typically use UPI for payments and transfers and access mobile banking and internet banking for many routine transactions. ATMs are also generally available for cash withdrawals and other supported services.

However, availability may depend on the particular service, scheduled maintenance or individual bank rules.

Customers who need to deposit documents, complete certain KYC procedures, visit a locker, obtain services requiring bank staff or carry out another branch-specific transaction should schedule their visit according to the local holiday calendar.

Why Bank Holidays Can Differ From State to State

One important thing customers should understand is that every bank holiday does not apply nationwide.

India has national holidays as well as regional holidays associated with festivals, local celebrations and other events. This means a bank branch may be closed in one state while branches in another state continue operating normally on the same day.

The Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar is therefore generally referred to while determining region-specific banking holidays.

Customers should check the holiday schedule for their own city or state instead of assuming that a holiday announced for another location also applies to them.

Plan Your Bank Visit Before the Holiday

For the week from August 31 to September 6, customers have several regular banking days available. Branches are scheduled to remain open from August 31 through September 3.

September 4 will bring a Janmashtami holiday to banks in several cities, while September 5, being the first Saturday of the month, will remain a working day. September 6 will be a nationwide Sunday closure.

If you have an important transaction that requires a physical branch visit, checking your city's bank holiday schedule in advance can save time and prevent an unnecessary trip. Digital services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking and ATMs can continue to handle many everyday banking requirements even when branches are shut.