September 2026 brings several major festival and regional holidays across India, with Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Anant Chaturdashi and other state-specific occasions falling during the month. While these dates can affect school and bank schedules, office holidays will depend on the state and individual employer calendars. Banks have up to 14 closure dates in September, while schools will follow varying state and institutional schedules.
For anyone planning work, banking tasks, school commitments or travel, knowing the major holiday dates in advance can help avoid last-minute disruptions. Here is a look at the important September 2026 holidays, including bank closures, school holidays and major state-specific festival dates.
September 2026 bank holidays
Banks will have up to 14 closure dates in September 2026. This includes six regular weekend holidays and eight additional holidays linked to festivals, regional occasions or local events.
Bank holidays vary across states because several dates apply only to particular centres. Sundays, the second Saturday and the fourth Saturday are observed as holidays across the country.
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Weekday bank holidays in September
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/Centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4 | Friday | Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi | Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada |
| September 11 | Friday | Jaipur Municipal Corporation elections | Jaipur |
| September 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi/Ganesh Puja/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Vinayakar Chathurthi/Hartalika | Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Vijayawada |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Samvatsari/Nuakhai/Ganesh Chaturthi | Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Panaji |
| September 21 | Monday | Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva/Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | Guwahati, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram |
| September 22 | Tuesday | Karma Puja | Ranchi |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Maharaja Hari Singh Ji's birthday | Jammu |
| September 25 | Friday | Indrajatra | Gangtok |
Weekend bank closures
Six weekend dates will also see bank branches remain closed in September.
| Date | Day | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| September 6 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| September 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| September 13 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| September 20 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| September 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| September 27 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
Although physical branches will be closed on these dates, customers can generally continue using internet banking, mobile banking and UPI. ATM services are also generally available on bank holidays.
Major September 2026 holidays for government and corporate employees
September 2026 includes several major festivals and regional observances that may affect working schedules for government and corporate employees. However, unlike bank holidays, office closures are not uniform across India and depend on the holiday calendar followed by the Central or state government, as well as individual companies.
Janmashtami falls on September 4, while Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on September 14 in several states. Vishwakarma Puja is listed on September 17 in Bihar, Assam and parts of Gujarat, while Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi falls on September 21 in Kerala. Anant Chaturdashi and Ganesh Visarjan are observed on September 25 in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat and some other regions.
Government employees should refer to the official holiday calendar applicable to their department and state. Corporate employees, meanwhile, need to check their company’s annual holiday list, as private employers may observe only selected regional or festival holidays.
September 2026 school holidays
Schools across India will have several holidays in September, including festival-linked, regional and commemorative occasions. Unlike bank holidays, school calendars can differ considerably between states, education boards and individual institutions.
State boards, CBSE and ICSE schools may follow different schedules. Students and parents should therefore verify the academic calendar issued by their own school before treating a date as a confirmed holiday.
Common school holidays in September
September 4 is listed as a common festival holiday across the states covered by the available schedules. Schools following a standard weekly calendar will also remain closed on Sundays.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| September 6, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| September 12, 2026 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| September 13, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| September 20, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| September 27, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed as a school holiday across numerous states and regions.
State-specific school holidays
Several other school holidays are tied to regional festivals, religious observances and commemorative occasions. These dates do not apply uniformly across India.
| Date | States/Regions | Reason for holiday |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | Punjab | Baba Jiwan Singh Ji's birthday, marking the birth anniversary of the Sikh historical figure |
| September 12, 2026 | Punjab | First Prakash Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Saragarhi Day, marking the first installation of the Guru Granth Sahib and commemorating the Battle of Saragarhi |
| September 14, 2026 | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other regions | Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chavithi; some northern regions also observe Hartalika Teej, dedicated to Goddess Parvati |
| September 17, 2026 | Bihar, Assam and parts of Gujarat | Vishwakarma Puja; Gujarat also observes Samvatsari around this period |
| September 18, 2026 | Gujarat | Samvatsari, the final day of Paryushan and an important Jain religious observance |
| September 21, 2026 | Kerala, Rajasthan | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi in Kerala; Rajasthan observes Ramdev Jayanti/Teja Dashami |
| September 23, 2026 | Haryana | Shaheedi Diwas, observed to honour and remember martyrs |
| September 25, 2026 | Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat and selected regions | Anant Chaturdashi/Ganesh Visarjan, marking the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and immersion of Ganesha idols |
| September 28, 2026 | Punjab | S. Bhagat Singh Ji's birthday, marking the birth anniversary of the Indian freedom fighter |
State-wise variations in school calendars
Maharashtra schools may have additional holidays around Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Visarjan, depending on the institution's academic calendar. Some schools may provide a longer Ganpati break rather than closing only on the main festival dates.
In Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, schools may hold examinations during September before longer Dasara or quarterly vacation periods. West Bengal schools are also scheduled to continue regular classes during September before the larger Durga Puja and autumn vacation period in October.
Because individual schools can follow different calendars, students should rely on their institution's latest official notice for the final holiday schedule.
What students, parents and bank customers should check
Bank customers should refer to the RBI holiday calendar applicable to their state or banking centre before visiting a branch. Digital banking services can generally continue to be used on branch holidays.
Students and parents should check their school's official academic calendar, circulars or notifications before assuming that a particular festival or regional occasion will be a school holiday.
The September schedule therefore combines nationwide weekend closures with state-specific bank holidays and a broader set of school holidays that vary according to location and institution.
