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Bank Holiday: Banks Closed Tomorrow, September 25, in Sikkim; Know Why RBI Granted Holiday.
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 14:18
Bank Holiday: Banks Closed Tomorrow, September 25, in Sikkim; Know Why RBI Granted Holiday.
- •Banks in the Gangtok (Sikkim) region will be closed on September 25 due to the 'Indrajatra' festival.
- •This holiday is not uniformly applicable across the country; banks in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South Indian states will remain open.
- •Banks will be closed nationwide on September 26 (Fourth Saturday).
- •A 3-day nationwide strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30 may halt bank operations.
- •Despite branch closures in Gangtok, online services, UPI, ATMs, NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS will function normally.
Key Questions Answered
Banks are closed in the Gangtok region of Sikkim due to the celebration of the traditional and religious festival 'Indrajatra' on September 25, as per the Reserve Bank of India holiday calendar.
The bank holiday applies specifically to Gangtok and the relevant banking circles within the state of Sikkim. Meanwhile, banks in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and other regions will remain open as usual.
Yes, digital and online banking services will continue without any interruption. Customers can still use UPI payments, cash withdrawal and deposit machines, and fund transfers through NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS.
