Bank Holiday: Banks will remain closed today on Wednesday, 3 September, know why RBI has declared a holiday

Bank Holiday on September 3: RBI Declares Closure of Banks in Jharkhand for Karma Puja

If you have banking tasks scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, you may need to change your plans. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, all banks in Jharkhand will remain closed on account of Karma Puja, an important tribal festival celebrated in Ranchi and nearby regions. Both public and private sector banks in the state will be closed for the day.

Why Banks Are Closed in Jharkhand Today

September 3 marks the celebration of Karma Puja, a festival deeply rooted in the tribal culture of Jharkhand. Observed widely in Ranchi and adjoining tribal-dominated districts, Karma Puja is dedicated to the worship of the Karam tree, which symbolizes prosperity and fertility. Women and girls observe fasts, bring branches of the Karam tree, and perform rituals to seek blessings for family well-being and good harvests.

Because of this culturally significant festival, the RBI has declared September 3 a bank holiday across Jharkhand. Customers are advised to use online banking facilities such as UPI, mobile apps, and internet banking to avoid disruption in services.

Where Banks Are Open

While Jharkhand observes the holiday, banks in the rest of the country will remain open on September 3. Transactions, ATM withdrawals, and digital banking will continue to function as usual across all other states and union territories.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in September 2025

The month of September will see multiple bank holidays across different regions due to local festivals. Here’s a look at the key dates:

• September 3 (Wednesday): Karma Puja in Ranchi and surrounding areas of Jharkhand

• September 4 (Thursday): Onam in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

• September 5 (Friday): Eid-e-Milad/Thiruvonam in major cities including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad

• September 6 (Saturday): Eid-e-Milad/Indrajatra in Gangtok, Jammu, Raipur, and Srinagar

• September 12 (Friday): Eid-e-Milad (post-Friday observance) in Jammu and Srinagar

• September 22 (Monday): Navratri Sthapana in Jaipur

• September 23 (Tuesday): Maharaja Hari Singh Jayanti in Jammu and Srinagar

• September 29 (Monday): Maha Saptami/Durga Puja in Agartala, Gangtok, and Kolkata

• September 30 (Tuesday): Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi

Regular Weekly Bank Closures

In addition to festival holidays, banks will also remain closed on their usual weekly offs in September:

• September 7 (Sunday)

• September 13 (Second Saturday)

• September 14 (Sunday)

• September 21 (Sunday)

• September 27 (Fourth Saturday)

• September 28 (Sunday)

Plan Your Banking in Advance

Since bank holidays differ from state to state, customers should always check the RBI holiday list before planning branch visits. While physical bank branches may remain closed on these dates, digital banking channels will continue to operate smoothly. Services such as ATM withdrawals, UPI transfers, online payments, and net banking will remain accessible.

Key Takeaway

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, banks across Jharkhand are closed in observance of Karma Puja. This closure is specific to the state, and banks in other regions will continue normal operations. With several upcoming regional and national holidays in September, customers are encouraged to plan their financial transactions ahead of time and rely on digital platforms for uninterrupted access to banking services.