Mon Sep 16 06:10:05 UTC 2024: ## Banks Closed Across India Today for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

**New Delhi, September 16, 2024:** Banks in several states across India are closed today in observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, a public holiday marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

The holiday is being observed in Gujarat, Mizoram, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttara Khand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.

**Maharashtra holiday changed:** Initially, September 18th was declared a holiday in Maharashtra, but this was later cancelled by the state government. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that all transactions and settlements in government securities, foreign exchange, money markets, and rupee interest rate derivatives on September 18th will be postponed to September 19th.

**Online banking services remain available:** While bank branches are closed, online banking services remain operational, allowing customers to conduct transactions, check balances, and manage their finances remotely.

**September continues to be a busy month for bank closures:** The remainder of September will see a number of bank holidays across different states, including:

* **September 17th:** Indrajatra/ Id-e-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi) in Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.
* **September 18th:** Pang-Lhabsol in Sikkim.
* **September 20th:** Banks closed in Jammu and Srinagar.
* **September 21st:** Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day in Kerala.
* **September 23rd:** Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji in Jammu and Srinagar.
* **September 25th:** Banks closed in Srinagar.

Customers are advised to check with their local bank branches for specific holiday timings and service availability.

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