RBI publishes one list for its Chandigarh office. Banks in Punjab and Haryana may also close on holidays declared by those state governments.
Days banks are closed in Chandigarh in September 2026
| Date | Day | Why banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Friday | Janmashtami (Vaishnva) (Shravan Vad-8) / Krishna Jayanthi |
| 6 Sep | Sunday | Sunday |
| 12 Sep | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 13 Sep | Sunday | Sunday |
| 20 Sep | Sunday | Sunday |
| 26 Sep | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 Sep | Sunday | Sunday |
Highlighted rows are holidays on RBI's list; holiday names are as RBI publishes them.
Working days and long weekends
Banks in Chandigarh are open on 23 days in September 2026. No holiday joins a weekend to make three or more closed days in a row this month.
Cheques deposited just before a closed day clear on the next working day. EMIs and SIPs due on a closed day are usually debited on the next working day. UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, ATMs and net banking work every day.
See every holiday of the year in the Chandigarh bank holidays 2026 list, or all states in bank holidays in September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are banks closed in Chandigarh in September 2026?
7 days: 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep. One is a holiday on RBI's list; the rest are Sundays and bank Saturdays.
Is 4 September 2026 a bank holiday in Chandigarh?
Yes: banks are closed for Janmashtami (Vaishnva) (Shravan Vad-8) / Krishna Jayanthi on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Which Saturdays are banks closed in September 2026?
The second and fourth Saturdays: 12 Sep and 26 Sep. Banks are open on the other Saturdays unless a holiday falls on them.
Do UPI, NEFT and RTGS work on bank holidays?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS run 24×7, including on bank holidays, Sundays and bank Saturdays, as do ATMs and net banking. Cheque clearing and branch services wait for the next working day.
Sources
Last checked on 19 September 2026. Holidays can be added or moved at short notice, for example for elections; confirm with your branch before an important visit.