Bank Holiday on Tuesday: Banks to Remain Closed in Jammu & Kashmir on Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birthday
Banks will remain closed in certain states on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. While most states will operate normally, Jammu and Kashmir will observe a holiday in honor of Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth anniversary. On this day, all government offices, schools, colleges, and banks in the region will remain shut.
Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, is remembered for his visionary leadership and modern outlook. He was a strong advocate for education, social reforms, and women’s empowerment. Born on 23 September 1895, he ascended the throne in 1925.
Here’s a look at other bank holidays this month across various states:
| Date | Occasion | Cities/States |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep (Wed) | Karma Puja | Ranchi |
| 4 Sep (Thu) | Onam | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 5 Sep (Fri) | Eid-e-Milad / Thiruvonam | Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Iizawl, Kanpur, Chennai |
| 6 Sep (Sat) | Eid-e-Milad / Indra Jatra | Gangtok, Jammu, Raipur, Srinagar |
| 12 Sep (Fri) | Post-Eid-e-Milad Friday | Jammu, Srinagar |
| 22 Sep (Mon) | Navratri Sthapana | Jaipur |
| 23 Sep (Tue) | Maharaja Hari Singh Jayanti | Jammu, Srinagar |
| 29 Sep (Mon) | Maha Saptami / Durga Puja | Agartala, Gangtok, Kolkata |
| 30 Sep (Tue) | Maha Ashtami / Durga Ashtami | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi |
Apart from festival-related holidays, weekend holidays also apply:
7 Sep (Sun)
13 Sep (2nd Sat)
14 Sep (Sun)
21 Sep (Sun)
27 Sep (4th Sat)
28 Sep (Sun)
On these dates, offline banking services will not be available nationwide.
