Are banks closed across the country today? If so, what are the reasons? Here you'll find accurate answers to all your bank holiday questions.

Bank Holiday Today: Why is the bank closed today?

If you have work to do at the bank today, the first thing you should do is check if it's a bank holiday. The RBI's holiday calendar provides a complete list of bank holidays, and banks were closed for 14 days in September. Therefore, you should check if today is also a holiday. If you leave home without checking, and if the banks are closed today, you'll end up with unnecessary trips and won't be able to get your work done.

Are banks closed today?
Yes, banks are closed today, September 15th. However, this holiday is not nationwide. Banks are closed in several different states across the country.

Where are banks closed?
Banks will be closed today in Gujarat, Odisha, and Goa. However, banks will not be closed in states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.

Will private banks also be closed?
Yes, this holiday isn't just for public sector banks like SBI, PNB, and Bank of Baroda, but private banks like HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank will also be closed today.

Why are banks closed?
Gujarat is celebrating the Samvatsari festival on September 15th. This is a Jain festival. Nuakhai is also being celebrated in Odisha and Goa. Banks in some other states will be closed today due to the second day of Ganesh Mahotsav.

When are banks closed again after today?
After September 15th, banks will be closed on September 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, and 26th. The 21st is a bank holiday in Guwahati and Kochi. Banks will be closed in Ranchi and Jammu on the 22nd and 23rd. The 25th is a Saturday holiday in Gangtok, and the 25th is a nationwide holiday.