Holidays in India for September 2024: A Month of Festivities

Holidays in India for September 2024: As September unfolds, India will be buzzing with a variety of religious and cultural celebrations. Here’s a guide to the significant holidays and bank closures for the month.

List of Holidays

• September 7: Vinayaka Chaturthi — Celebrated nationwide.
• September 8: Nuakhai — Observed in Odisha. This day also falls on a Sunday.
• September 13: Ramdev Jayanti / Teja Dashmi — A significant day in Rajasthan, this falls on a Friday.
• September 14: Onam — Celebrated across India, with special festivities in Kerala. It’s also the second Saturday of the month.
• September 15: Thiruvonam — A key festival in Kerala, occurring on a Sunday.
• September 16: Eid e Milad — Marked throughout India on this Monday.
• September 17: Indra Jatra — Celebrated in Sikkim on this Tuesday.
• September 18: Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti — Observed in Kerala on this Wednesday.
• September 21: Shree Narayana Guru Samadhi — A day of remembrance in Kerala, this falls on a Saturday.
• September 23: Heroes’ Martyrdom Day — Commemorated in Haryana on this Monday.

Bank Holidays

In addition to the above holidays, banks will be closed on their regular weekly holidays, as per RBI guidelines. These include:

• September 8: Sunday (Nuakhai) — Nationwide, including Odisha.
• September 14: Second Saturday (Onam) — Across India, with extra significance in Kerala.
• September 15: Sunday (Thiruvonam) — Celebrated nationwide, with special observance in Kerala.
• September 28: Fourth Saturday — Banks will be closed nationwide.
• September 29: Sunday — Nationwide closure.

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Note for Customers

Bank holidays can vary by state, so it's a good idea to check with your local bank branch for their specific holiday schedule. This will help you plan your banking activities in advance. Enjoy the diverse cultural and religious festivities this September!