RBI Reschedules Money Market Holiday to September 8, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said money market and banking operations in Mumbai will remain closed on Monday, September 8, 2025, instead of Friday, September 5. The change follows the Maharashtra government’s decision to move the Eid-e-Milad holiday.

State Government Decision

The Maharashtra General Administration Department issued a notification rescheduling the holiday for Mumbai city and suburban districts. The shift was made to avoid an overlap with Anant Chaturdashi on September 6, 2025, when Ganesh idol immersion processions are held.

Holiday Applicable Only in Mumbai

The circular clarified that the change applies only to Mumbai and its suburbs. In other districts of Maharashtra, as well as across the country, the holiday for Eid-e-Milad will continue to be observed on September 5 as notified earlier. Government offices in Mumbai will remain open on September 5 and closed on September 8, 2025.

RBI Market Notification

The RBI, in its September 4 circular, said there will be no transactions or settlements in government securities, foreign exchange, money markets, or rupee interest rate derivatives on September 8. These markets will remain functional on September 5.

Settlement Postponements

All settlements due on September 8 will be carried forward to September 9, the next working day. This includes the settlement of the Government of India Dated Securities auction conducted on September 4.

Liquidity Facility Operations

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility will also follow the revised schedule. The RBI noted that all SDF and MSF bids placed on September 4 would be reversed on September 5.

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Conclusion

With the change, financial markets in Mumbai will operate as usual on September 5 and remain closed on September 8, 2025. The adjustment has been made only for Mumbai and its suburbs, while the rest of the country continues to observe the holiday on September 5.

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