September Holidays 2020

Holidays helps us unwind and spend some time with the near and dear ones. Given this fact, we all look forward to holidays.

In the ninth of the year i.e., September in addition to the regular holidays there shall be a few extra holidays as well given the fact that a few regional festivals would be celebrated. Listed below are the public and bank holidays that fall in the month of September 2020.

List of Holidays in September 2020

The regional festivals celebrated in the month of September 2020 are listed in the table below along with the date and day:

** Check the holidays with the government gazette.

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List of Bank Holidays in September 2020

In addition to public holidays there are bank holidays as well in the country. A bank holiday is a day when banks remain closed. While banks operating in the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of a month as per RBI’s guidelines, it shall remain closed on the below mentioned days as well in the month of September 2020.

Note: Please authenticate the dates with the holiday list issued by Reserve Bank of India.

A brief description of September Holidays 2020

• Third Onam: The major part of the Onam festival celebrations end by the Thiruvonam which is followed by the another two days as the third and fourth Onam. The third day called the Avittom marks the celebration of King Mahabali’s abode to the heavens. During this celebration the most important ritual of the day is immersing the Onathappan statue which is place in the middle of every Pokallam during these 10 days after which the Pokallam is cleaned removed.

• Indra Jatra: Indra Jatra or “Yenya” is the biggest festival for the Nepalese “NEWAR” community in Sikkim and is celebrated with much fanfare throughout the state. Named after the Hindu God of Rain and also the King of Heaven, Lord Indra, the festival’s prime objective is to seek his blessings in the form of rains and showers. Huge chariot processions accompanied with eclectic drum beats, masked dance performances and various classical dance performances are the integral elements of this vibrant festival that takes the streets of Gangtok in great awe of its cultural harmony. 

• Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti: Sri Narayana Jayanthi marks the birthday of Narayana Guru, the greatest saint and social reformer of India. Communal harmony processions, conferences, floral tributes, community prayers, feeding for the poor and community feasts marks jayanthi celebrations. The birthday of this Great Saint/Avathar is celebrated on the Chathayam asterism of the Malayalam month of Chingam (Leo). 

• Mahalaya: Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Devi-Paksha and the end of the Pitri-Paksha (the Shradh or the mourning period) is an auspicious day for Bengalis, who celebrate it with much enthusiasm. Mahalaya is observed seven days before the Durga Puja.

This day also holds a special meaning for Hindus, who perform the ritual of Tarpan (offering). Men clad in dhotis go to the banks of the river Ganga and offer prayers to their deceased forefathers and perform pind-daan. While there are one too many folklore associated with the occasion, the most famous is Mahalaya being an invitation of sorts to the mother goddess to begin her journey from Kailash to her paternal home (earth), along with her children. This invitation is extended through the chanting of mantras and singing devotional songs.

• First Day of Bathukamma: Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated predominantly by the women of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. Every year this festival is celebrated as per Shathavahana calendar for nine days starting Bhadrapada Pournami (also known as Mahalaya Amavasya or Pitru Amavasya) till Durgashtami, usually in September–October of Gregorian calendar. Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. It starts on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and the 9-day festivities will culminate on "Saddula Bathukamma" or "Pedda Bathukamma" festival on Aswayuja Navami, popularly known as Durgashtami which is two days before Dussehra. Bathukamma is followed by Boddemma, which is a 7-day festival. Boddemma festival that marks the ending of Varsha Ruthu whereas Bathukamma festival indicates the beginning of Sarad or Sharath Ruthu.

Bathukamma represents cultural spirit of Telangana. It is the festival for feminine felicitation. On this special occasion women dress up in the traditional sari combining it with jewels and other accessories. Teenage Girls wear Langa-Oni/Half-Sarees/Lehenga Choli combining it with jewels in order to bring out the traditional grace of the attire.

• Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi: Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi marks the death ceremony of the Sree Narayana Guru, saint, prophet and social reformer from Kerala. The great Guru attained Samadhi on September 20, 1928. Thus the ceremony is organized to remind world that spiritually he lives forever in the minds of millions of his followers across the globe, though physically Guru disappeared. It is celebrated on the 5th day of Malayalam month Kanni.

• Haryana Heroes’ Martyrdom Day: The day is celebrated keep alive the memories of the martyrs of the state who had made supreme sacrifices for the nation and to infuse the spirit of patriotism among people of the state. Floral tributes are paid to the martyrs by organising public meetings, functions and seminars at district headquarters. Dependents of the martyrs are honoured during the celebrations. Freedom fighters and ex-servicemen are invited to take part in these functions.

• S. Bhagat Singh Ji Jayanti: The day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. On the day, heartfelt tributes were paid to the martyr who sacrificed his life for the motherland at a very young age.  

With us providing you the list of public and bank holidays in the month of September 2020, you can plan a trip with the loved ones well in advance.

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Why Do You Need The Calendar Of Holidays In September 2020?

Yes, the calendar of holidays in September is required for all classes of people. It is extremely useful for working professionals. Let’s assume you are working in Bangalore and your place of origin is Delhi. In this case, the calendar of holidays helps you reserve a travel ticket in advance to spend holidays with your families and friends. Some people prefer going on a vacation during holidays. Even retired people and businessmen can also make use of the list of holidays in September 2020.

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List Of Holidays In September 2019

The following table outlines the holidays in September 2019:

Bank Holidays September 2019

The following table outlines the bank holidays in September 2019:

Banks will observe weekend holidays on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Bank holidays are observed on 14 September 2019, which falls on the second Saturday, and 28 September 2019, which falls on the fourth Saturday of the month.

On a bank holiday, banks or financial institutions will remain closed to the public. Bank holidays slightly differ within Indian states based on regional holidays. During bank holidays, ATMs shall be open to the public service.

In India, national holidays are three in number: Independence Day, Republic Day and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Independence Day is celebrated in the month of August. Republic Day and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti are celebrated every year in the months of January and October. September, the ninth month of the year, has no national holiday. Regional and bank holidays are state-specific. The central and state governments have unveiled the calendar of holidays for the year 2019. This page gives readers the most sought-after details related to various types of holidays in September 2019.