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India Braces for Bank Holidays Amid Religious Festivities
5 Sep
Summary
- Banks across India to close for Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam
- Mumbai's closure shifted to September 8 for Milad procession
- More holidays lined up this month for Navratra, Durga Puja
As of September 6, 2025, banks across multiple Indian cities will be closed today in observance of Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) and Thiruvonam, as per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) state-wise holiday schedule. However, the closure in Mumbai has been shifted from today to Monday, September 8, following a decision by the Muslim community to hold the Milad procession on that date.
The RBI calendar shows that more holidays are lined up this month. On September 6, banks in Gangtok will remain shut for Milad-un-Nabi. In Mumbai, branches will observe a holiday on September 8 for the same festival. Jammu and Srinagar banks will close on September 12 for Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi.
Further ahead, Jaipur will mark Navratra Sthapna on September 22, while Jammu and Srinagar will close again on September 23 for the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji. Durga Puja will bring holidays across several eastern cities towards the end of the month, including Agartala, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Ranchi on September 29 and 30.
