Bank branches in Delhi are expected to remain open on Friday, September 11, 2026, even though government offices in the national capital will be closed because of the 18th BRICS Summit. The Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar does not list September 11 as a bank holiday in Delhi.
The BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13. Considering the security arrangements, movement restrictions and traffic-management measures associated with the international event, the Delhi and central governments have announced a holiday for their respective offices in the city.
However, the order covering government establishments does not automatically apply to banks or private-sector businesses. Customers in Delhi can therefore expect bank branches to function during their normal working hours on September 11, unless an individual branch announces a local operational change.
Will Banks Be Closed in Delhi on September 11?
No bank holiday has been declared for Delhi on September 11 in the RBI’s official holiday schedule. Public-sector and private-sector bank branches in the national capital are consequently expected to remain operational.
Customers should understand that government-office holidays and bank holidays are governed by different notifications. A closure announced for government departments, autonomous institutions or public-sector undertakings does not necessarily mean that banks will also remain shut.
Those planning an important branch visit may still want to contact their bank in advance, particularly if the branch is located close to Bharat Mandapam or another area affected by security restrictions. Traffic diversions could make travel more difficult even when the branch itself is open.
Which Offices Will Remain Closed?
The holiday announced for September 11 applies to Delhi government offices within the National Capital Territory. It also covers autonomous bodies and public-sector undertakings administered by the Delhi government.
Central government offices situated in New Delhi are also expected to remain closed for the day. The decision has been taken to support security and traffic arrangements during the high-profile international gathering.
Banks, private offices and commercial establishments are not included in this government-office holiday order unless they receive a separate notification.
Banks to Remain Closed in Jaipur
While bank branches in Delhi are scheduled to operate on September 11, branches in Jaipur will reportedly remain closed because of municipal corporation elections.
Bank holidays in India differ from state to state and may sometimes apply only to a particular city. Customers should therefore avoid relying on a national list alone and check the holiday calendar for the RBI regional office applicable to their location.
Bank Holidays Scheduled for September 2026
Several regional bank holidays are scheduled during the remainder of September. These closures apply only to the cities or states observing the relevant election, festival or local occasion.
| Date | Occasion | Cities or Regions Affected |
|---|---|---|
| September 11 | Municipal corporation elections | Jaipur |
| September 14 | Ganesh Chaturthi or Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrat | Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji and Vijayawada |
| September 15 | Samvatsari, Nuakhai or second day of Ganesh Chaturthi | Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar and Panaji |
| September 21 | Srimanta Sankardeva’s birth anniversary or Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | Guwahati, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram |
| September 22 | Karma Puja | Ranchi |
| September 23 | Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth anniversary | Jammu and Srinagar |
| September 25 | Indra Jatra | Gangtok |
Customers should note that regular weekly closures may apply in addition to these regional holidays. Banks normally remain closed on Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Stock Market Holiday on September 14
Trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange is also scheduled to remain suspended on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Equity, equity derivatives and other affected market segments will not operate during the holiday. Investors should check the official exchange circulars for details about commodity trading sessions, clearing arrangements and settlement schedules.
A bank holiday and a stock-market holiday do not always fall on the same day. Customers and investors should consult the calendar issued by the relevant institution before scheduling a transaction.
Digital Banking Will Continue During Branch Holidays
Even in cities where physical bank branches remain closed, most digital services are expected to continue operating. Customers can generally use the following facilities:
- UPI payments
- Mobile banking applications
- Internet banking
- IMPS transfers
- NEFT and RTGS facilities
- ATM cash withdrawals
- Debit and credit card transactions
- Balance enquiries and account statements
Some transactions requiring manual approval, document verification or branch intervention may be processed only on the next working day. Cheque clearing and certain account-maintenance requests may also be affected by regional holidays.
What Delhi Customers Should Do
People in Delhi can visit their bank branches on September 11 because the day is not listed as a banking holiday in the city. However, customers travelling through central Delhi should allow extra time because security checks, road closures and traffic diversions may affect access to certain areas.
Anyone planning to complete an urgent task—such as submitting loan documents, accessing a locker, depositing a high-value cheque or updating KYC records—should confirm the branch timings by phone or through the bank’s official application.
In short, the September 11 holiday applies to specified government offices in Delhi, not to bank branches. Banking operations are expected to continue normally, subject to any branch-specific restrictions caused by the BRICS Summit arrangements.
