Overview

• Latest lists highlight school breaks around Milad-un-Nabi on September 5, the start of Navratri on September 22, and Durga Puja Saptami and Mahashtami on September 29–30.
• Regional observances such as Onam on September 17 and Bathukamma’s start on September 21 in Telangana appear on many school calendars, subject to local decisions.
• Reports note some states could offer nine consecutive days off during Navratri, though no official confirmations have been issued.
• Banks will close on select festival days including Karma Puja on September 3, First Onam on September 4, Id‑E‑Milad on September 5, the Friday after Eid‑i‑Milad‑ul‑Nabi on September 12 in J&K, Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s birthday on September 23 in J&K, and Durga Puja on September 29–30, in addition to the second and fourth Saturdays.
• Stock exchanges NSE and BSE list no additional weekday market holidays in September, with trading breaks limited to weekends.