Banks in Ranchi will remain closed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in observance of Karma Puja, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) state-wise holiday calendar. Banking operations in the rest of the country will continue as usual on that day.
Karma Puja Holiday
Karma Puja, also called the Karam festival, is a harvest celebration primarily observed in tribal regions of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. The festival pays homage to Karam Devta, the deity symbolising strength, vitality, and prosperity. Rituals include the worship of the Karam tree, which is believed to ensure good harvests, family well-being, and health. The festival falls on the 11th day of the lunar month of Bhadra.
Next Bank Holiday
Following Karma Puja, banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will remain shut on Thursday, September 4, 2025, on account of First Onam, part of Kerala’s famous 10-day harvest festival.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in September 2025
Here is the detailed schedule of bank holidays this month across different states and cities:
- September 3 (Wednesday): Ranchi – Karma Puja
- September 4 (Thursday): Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi – First Onam
- September 5 (Friday): Multiple cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada – Id-E-Milad / Milad-un-Nabi / Thiruvonam
- September 6 (Saturday): Gangtok, Jammu, Raipur, Srinagar – Id-E-Milad
- September 12 (Friday): Jammu, Srinagar – Friday following Eid-i-Milad
- September 22 (Monday): Jaipur – Navratra Sthapna
- September 23 (Tuesday): Jammu, Srinagar – https://uinewz.com/trending-news/paytm-shares-plunge-10-after-government-denies-mdr-on-upi-transactions/Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s Birthday
- September 29 (Monday): Agartala, Gangtok, Kolkata – Maha Saptami / Durga Puja
- September 30 (Tuesday): Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Jaipur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi – Maha Ashtami / Durga Puja
Online Banking Services
While physical bank branches will be closed on these dates, online and digital banking services will remain fully operational nationwide. Customers can continue to use internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, debit/credit cards, and UPI for transactions. Additionally, services like NEFT, RTGS, fund transfers, cheque clearing, and demand drafts can be accessed digitally.