Are Banks Closed in New Delhi on September 11, 2026 Due to BRICS Summit? Check Bank Holiday Status

New Delhi: The national capital will observe several closures on Friday, September 11, 2026, as New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit. However, bank customers in the city should note that banks will remain open on September 11, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar.

The BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from September 11 to 13, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place across the capital. While government offices and schools have been ordered to remain closed, the BRICS-related shutdown does not extend to bank branches in New Delhi.

Are Banks Open in New Delhi on September 11?

Yes. Banks in New Delhi will remain open on September 11, 2026, as the date is not listed as a bank holiday for the New Delhi centre under the RBI's holiday calendar.

Therefore, customers who need to visit a bank branch in New Delhi on Friday can generally expect banking services to be available.

However, individual banks may issue operational advisories because of the security restrictions and traffic diversions associated with the BRICS Summit. Customers planning important branch visits may therefore want to check with their respective bank before travelling.

Why Are Government Offices Closed?

The Delhi and central governments have announced a holiday for government offices in Delhi and New Delhi on September 11 to facilitate security, traffic management and logistical arrangements for the high-profile international summit.

Schools in Delhi will also remain closed on the same day as part of measures intended to reduce congestion and facilitate the movement of visiting dignitaries.

The closures have led to confusion among residents about whether the same rule applies to banks.

The RBI's bank-holiday calendar, however, follows a separate state- and centre-specific schedule, and September 11 is not marked as a holiday for New Delhi.

Banks Closed in Jaipur on September 11

While New Delhi's banks will remain open, banks in Jaipur will be closed on September 11.

The RBI calendar lists September 11 as a holiday in Jaipur because of elections in the jurisdiction of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation.

This means the bank holiday status can differ between cities even when the date is the same.

September 2026 Bank Holidays

The RBI's September 2026 holiday calendar lists different holidays for different banking centres. Among the dates listed are:

• September 4: Janmashtami (Vaishnava) / Krishna Jayanthi, applicable in specified centres

• September 11: Jaipur Municipal Corporation elections — Jaipur only

• September 12: Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva, applicable in specified centres

• September 14: Ganesh Chaturthi and related festivals in specified centres

• September 15: Samvatsari/Nuakhai/Ganesh Chaturthi (second day), depending on the centre

• September 21: Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva/Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi, depending on the centre

• September 22: Karma Puja, applicable in specified centres

• September 23: Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, applicable in specified centres

The RBI calendar also provides for bank closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

BRICS Summit: What Is Closed in Delhi?

The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, from September 11 to 13.

The summit has prompted extensive security arrangements and traffic restrictions in central and other parts of Delhi. Government offices and schools are among the institutions affected by the September 11 closure.

Residents should expect significant traffic diversions, particularly around routes used by visiting foreign dignitaries and the summit venue.

What Bank Customers Should Do

Although bank branches are scheduled to remain open in New Delhi, customers should keep the following points in mind:

• September 11 is not a bank holiday in New Delhi.

• Branch services are expected to operate normally.

• Traffic restrictions could make travelling to branches difficult in some areas.

• Customers should check their bank's local advisory before visiting a branch.

• Digital banking, mobile banking and ATM services can provide alternatives for routine transactions.

The distinction between a government holiday and a bank holiday is important. A closure announced for government offices does not automatically mean that banks are closed.

Bottom Line

Banks in New Delhi will remain open on Friday, September 11, 2026, despite the BRICS Summit-related closure of government offices and schools.

The RBI holiday calendar does not list September 11 as a bank holiday for New Delhi. Jaipur, however, will observe a bank holiday on the same date because of municipal corporation elections.

Customers in Delhi should nevertheless plan their travel carefully because the BRICS Summit is expected to cause major traffic and security restrictions across the capital.