Government offices, marketplaces, retail stores, and commercial establishments remain open as usual on this day. However, the scene changes for many, especially in states that celebrate regional festivals or religious events that fall on the same date.
Festivals and Regional Closures
Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)
Banks, colleges, and schools are closed on September 5, which is a gazetted holiday, in many parts of India. Major cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow, Jammu, Kochi, Srinagar, and others will observe the closure due to Onam and Id-e-Milad/Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e Milad, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
Onam
Kerala observes school and bank holidays on this date because it falls on Thiruvonam.
Teachers’ Day
Regional observances also spread to schools and colleges. In addition to being a religious holiday, September 5 is also Teachers’ Day, causing states like Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to observe a public holiday.
Banking on a Holiday
Several states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, Manipur, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Jharkhand, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, have declared September 5 as a state-specific bank holiday in celebration of Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam events.
Major celebrations, including Durga Puja, Onam, Id-e-Milad, Indrajatra, Navratra Sthapna, and Karma Puja, will affect bank operations in several states during September. However, not all bank branches will be closed on the same day because state holidays vary. Festivals like Durga Puja or Onam, for instance, are celebrated in certain regions but may not have a significant impact on business activities in others. Customers should therefore be informed of local holiday schedules in order to prevent last-minute banking plan interruptions.
