Will Banks Be Open or Closed on Radha Ashtami, 19 September? Check Saturday Holiday Status
Banks will remain open on Radha Ashtami, 19 September, as it is a third Saturday. RBI rules confirm only second and fourth Saturdays are bank holidays across Uttar Pradesh.
Right now when everyone is running to withdraw cash from banks, one holiday can disrupt your plan. So it is better to check the calendar before you step out for cash. Bank customers across Uttar Pradesh and other states will see no to minimal disruption tomorrow on Saturday. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, there are no additional festivals or state-specific bank holidays.
About Saturday, banks in India are only closed on the second and fourth Saturday, but tomorrow it is the third Saturday. The banks will remain open for you, you can plan a visit and go for cash withdrawal. Even though Radha Ashtami falls on 19 September, it is not an official bank holiday in the state.
Remaining Bank Holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Type of Holiday | Status |
| 20 September 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Closed |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Closed |
| 27 September 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Closed |
What Cutomers Should Note About Bank Holiday
According to the list of RBI and its mandatory rules, banks across the whole nation observe closure on all Sundays. But Saturday has a rule, only the second and fourth Saturdays are bank holidays; the first and third Saturdays are regular working days.
On 19 September, it is a third Saturday, and hence it is a regular working day for banks. Digital banking services such as UPI, mobile banking, net banking, and ATMs will remain fully operational even on holidays, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential financial services.
All The Bank Holiday In September 2026 Till Now
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September 4 (Friday)
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Holiday: Janmashtami
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Affected States / Locations: Major parts of India, with some state-specific exceptions
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September 11 (Friday)
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Holiday: Local Elections Closure
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Affected States / Locations: Jaipur Municipal Corporation area, Rajasthan
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September 12 (Saturday)
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Holiday: Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva
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Affected State / Location: Assam
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September 14 (Monday)
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Holiday: Ganesh Chaturthi
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Affected States / Locations: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa
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September 15 (Tuesday)
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Holiday: Samvatsari / Nuakhai / Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)
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Affected States / Locations: Gujarat, Odisha, and Goa
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September 21 (Monday)
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Holiday: Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva / Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi
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Affected States / Locations: Assam and Kerala
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September 22 (Tuesday)
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Holiday: Karma Puja
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Affected State / Location: Jharkhand
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September 23 (Wednesday)
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Holiday: Maharaja Hari Singh Ji Birthday
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Affected State / Location: Jammu & Kashmir
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September 25 (Friday)
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Holiday: Indrajatra
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Affected State / Location: Sikkim
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