Bank Holiday On Sep 5: Will Banks Remain Open Across India On Friday?

On September 4, 2025, banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will close for First Onam, a key cultural event in Kerala. Online banking services will still be accessible.

The banks across Kerala, including in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will remain closed on Thursday and Friday. This closure is to mark the celebration of Onam festival.

The Onam festival is a significant cultural event in Kerala. First Onam, also known as Uthradam, is the ninth day of this ten-day festival. It involves preparations for Thiruvonam, which is celebrated on Friday, September 5. The festival commemorates the return of King Mahabali, a legendary ruler known for his generosity and fairness.

It means that banks in these regions will not be open for two consecutive days this week. However, banks in most parts of India will operate normally on this day.

While Onam holiday is mainly restricted to Kerala, banks across various cities like Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Mumbai will also be closed for Id-E-Milad/Milad-un-Nabi on Friday.

Banks often close to observe national and regional holidays. They are also shut on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays each month. These closures allow people to celebrate important cultural and religious events with their families.

Online Banking Services

Even when banks are closed for holidays, online banking services remain available nationwide. Customers can perform financial transactions using NEFT/RTGS transfers or request demand drafts and chequebooks. Card services offer credit and debit cards while account maintenance forms help manage standing instructions or apply for lockers.

Here's a list of upcoming bank holidays in September 2025:

On September 6 (Saturday), banks in Gangtok and Jammu will close for Id-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi). On September 12 (Friday), Jammu and Srinagar banks will close following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi.

Further closures include Jaipur on September 22 (Monday) for Navratra Sthapna; Jammu on September 23 (Tuesday) for Maharaja Hari Singh Ji's Birthday; Agartala on September 29 (Monday) for Maha Saptami/Durga Puja; and Agartala again on September 30 (Tuesday) for Maha Ashtami/Durga Puja.

The festive spirit during Onam brings Malayalees together worldwide through boat races, flower carpets, traditional dances, and special meals. This vibrant celebration highlights Kerala's rich cultural heritage while fostering unity among its people.