Ganesh Visarjan is being celebrated with great fervor across Maharashtra and other regions of India on Saturday, September 6. If you're curious about the status of bank operations today, here's the clarification: banks are operational nationwide, although specific holidays may differ by state.

In Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, banks will be closed on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in observance of Id-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi)/Indrajatra, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar for each state. Customers are encouraged to verify the complete list of bank holidays prior to their visit.

This year, Ganesh Visarjan, which is the immersion ceremony conducted on Anant Chaturdashi, coincides with September 6, the first Saturday of the month. The festivities will be particularly prominent in Maharashtra.

Bank holidays are outlined in the RBI's annual holiday calendar under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which regulates transactions involving cheques and promissory notes. Consequently, such transactions cannot be processed on these designated days.

Eid-e-Milad, also referred to as Milad-un-Nabi, commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, a significant figure in Islam. Sunnis celebrate it on the 12th of Rabi al-awwal, while Shi'as observe it on the 17th.

Additionally, the Indrajatra festival pays tribute to Lord Indra, the Rain God, marking the conclusion of the harvest season. This festival is primarily celebrated in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, with smaller observances in Sikkim.

The next nationwide bank holiday is scheduled for Sunday, September 7. In Mumbai, banks will also be closed on Monday, September 8, as the Eid-e-Milad holiday was rescheduled from September 5 due to the community's decision to hold the procession on that date.

September 8 (Monday): Banks in Mumbai will be closed for Id-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi), as per RBI notification.

September 12 (Friday): Banks in Jammu and Srinagar will be closed for the Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi.

September 22 (Monday): Banks in Jaipur will observe a holiday for Navratra Sthapna.

September 23 (Tuesday): Banks in Jammu and Srinagar will be closed to celebrate the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.

September 29 (Monday): Banks in Agartala, Gangtok, and Kolkata will be closed for Maha Saptami/Durga Puja.

September 30 (Tuesday): Banks in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Jaipur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi will remain closed for Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami/Durga Puja.