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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.

Why the Bank Holiday?

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.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in September 2025

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

Weekly Holidays

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.

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