Are banks near you open on September 5?

Banks closed on Id-E-Milad/Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e Milad/Thiruvonam/Milad-i-Sherif 2025: Many public and private banks will remain closed on September 5 and 6 (as per states) on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam (Onam). If you're planning to visit your nearest bank on this occasion to settle any banking work, here's everything you need to know.

Are banks open or closed on Id-e Milad and Thiruvonam?

On September 5, 2025, banks will be closed in most cities on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad and Thiruvonam (Onam). While on September 6, banks will remain closed in only two cities - Gangtok and Raipur.

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Where will banks be closed on Id-e Milad and Thiruvonam?

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed in the following cities on September 5:

• Ahmedabad
• Aizawl
• Belapur
• Bengaluru
• Bhopal
• Chennai
• Dehradun
• Hyderabad
• Imphal
• Jammu
• Kanpur
• Kochi
• Lucknow
• Nagpur
• New Delhi
• Ranchi
• Srinagar
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Vijayawada

The Maharashtra Government has declared September 8 as a public holiday. In contrast, the previously announced holiday on September 5 has now been cancelled, RBI informed.

Note: Banks will function as usual in other locations across India on this date.

September Bank Holiday List:

• Bank holiday on September 6: Id-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi)/Indrajatra
• Bank holiday on September 12: Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi
• Bank holiday on September 22: Navratra Sthapna
• Bank holiday on September 23: Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji
• Bank holiday on September 29: Maha Saptami/Durga Puja
• Bank holiday on September 30: Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami/Durga Puja

Please note that holiday schedules may vary by state. Each state has its own specific holiday calendar, and you can refer to the RBI official website for the most accurate and up-to-date holiday list.

Online Banking Options on Bank Holidays

Even though banks may be closed for Id-e Milad and Thiruvonam, you can still access a wide range of banking services online. Most banks provide online banking platforms that allow customers to perform a variety of transactions from the comfort of their home, even on holidays.

However, if you have urgent banking needs that require in-person service, it’s advisable to visit the bank before the holiday or after it reopens.