Karma Puja Bank Holiday 2025: According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday list, banks in Ranchi, Jharkhand will stay closed today, September 3, 2025 (Wednesday), on account of Karma Puja. However, all other cities across India will see normal banking operations.
Both public sector banks and private banks in Ranchi will remain closed, but customers can continue using digital banking services without interruption.
How Bank Holidays Are Decided in India
Bank holidays are declared by the RBI under the Negotiable Instruments Act. These include national and regional holidays, RTGS holidays, and the regular weekly off on the second Saturday and all Sundays.
For September 2025, the RBI calendar has marked 15 bank holidays across different states and cities, depending on local festivals and events.
Bank Status Today, September 3, 2025 – City-Wise List
Here’s the updated list of where banks are open or closed today:
| City | Bank Status |
|---|---|
| Agartala | Open |
| Ahmedabad | Open |
| Aizawl | Open |
| Belapur | Open |
| Bengaluru | Open |
| Bhopal | Open |
| Bhubaneswar | Open |
| Chandigarh | Open |
| Chennai | Open |
| Dehradun | Open |
| Gangtok | Open |
| Guwahati | Open |
| Hyderabad | Open |
| Imphal | Open |
| Itanagar | Open |
| Jaipur | Open |
| Jammu | Open |
| Kanpur | Open |
| Kochi | Open |
| Kohima | Open |
| Kolkata | Open |
| Lucknow | Open |
| Mumbai | Open |
| Nagpur | Open |
| New Delhi | Open |
| Panaji | Open |
| Patna | Open |
| Raipur | Open |
| Ranchi | Closed |
| Shillong | Open |
| Shimla | Open |
| Srinagar | Open |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Open |
| Vijayawada | Open |
👉 Note: Only Ranchi is observing a bank holiday today. All other Indian cities have regular banking operations.
Services Still Available Despite Bank Closure
Even though bank branches in Ranchi are closed today, essential financial services remain unaffected through digital and self-service platforms. Customers can use:
- Internet banking & mobile banking for money transfers, bill payments, and account updates.
- NEFT & RTGS (within operational timings).
- ATM withdrawals and card payments without restrictions.
- Online service requests such as chequebooks, demand drafts, and account statements.
On September 3, 2025, banks will remain closed only in Ranchi for Karma Puja. Everywhere else in India, banks are open as usual. Customers are encouraged to make the most of online and mobile banking services for smooth transactions.
FAQs (SEO-friendly Q&A)
Q1. Are banks open today, September 3, 2025, in India?
Yes, banks are open in most Indian cities. Only banks in Ranchi, Jharkhand are closed due to Karma Puja.
Q2. Which city has a bank holiday today, September 3, 2025?
Only Ranchi is observing a bank holiday today, as per the RBI calendar 2025.
Q3. Is online banking available on bank holidays?
Yes, services like mobile banking, internet banking, NEFT, RTGS, and ATM withdrawals remain functional even on bank holidays.
Q4. How many bank holidays are there in September 2025?
There are a total of 15 bank holidays in September 2025, including regional festivals and weekends.
Q5. Who decides bank holidays in India?
Bank holidays are notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act.