Bank Holiday List April 2026: State-Wise Closures, Saturdays and Sundays
Indian banks will see up to 14 holidays in April 2026, starting with the annual closing on April 1. The list of bank holidays includes Good Friday (April 3) and Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14). Standard holidays apply on Sundays (April 5, 12, 19, 26) and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (April 11, 25). While branches shut, digital banking and UPI will remain fully functional.
Mumbai, March 31: Banks across India are set to witness a high number of non-working days in April 2026, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar indicating up to 14 days of closures in various states. This total includes regional festivals, national holidays, and standard weekend breaks. As the new financial year (FY 2026-27) commences, customers are advised to plan their branch-related tasks early, though digital services like UPI, IMPS, and Net Banking will remain operational throughout the month. Scroll down to get the list of bank holiday dates in April 2026.
The month begins with a nationwide pause on April 1 (Wednesday). While not a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act in the traditional sense, banks remain closed for the Annual Closing of Accounts. This is a mandatory procedure for banks to finalize their yearly books, and no public-dealing services are available on this day.
Following the account closing, the first major holiday is Good Friday on April 3, which is observed in nearly all states. This creates an early-month disruption for those relying on physical branch services. Stock Market Holidays in April 2026: Full List of BSE and NSE Holiday Dates.
Another significant closure occurs on April 14 (Tuesday) for Ambedkar Jayanti. This day also coincides with several regional festivals such as Baisakhi, Tamil New Year, and Bohag Bihu, leading to a near-total shutdown of banking operations across the country.
State-Wise List of Bank Holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion | Applicable Regions |
| April 1 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts | All India |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Most States |
| April 5 | Sunday | Weekly Off / Easter Sunday | All India |
| April 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday | All India |
| April 12 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti / Baisakhi / Tamil New Year | Many States |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Vishu / Bengali New Year / Himachal Day | Selected States |
| April 16 | Thursday | Bohag Bihu | Assam |
| April 19 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
| April 20 | Monday | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya | Karnataka, Maharashtra |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
| April 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | All India |
| April 26 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
Bank Holiday Weekend Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays
In addition to the festival holidays, banks will follow the standard mandatory weekend closures as per RBI guidelines. It is important to note that only the second and fourth Saturdays are holidays; banks remain fully functional on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays.
Sundays (Weekly Offs):
- April 5
- April 12
- April 19
- April 26
Scheduled Saturday Closures:
- April 11: Second Saturday
- April 25: Fourth Saturday
Bank Holidays: Regional Variations and Local Festivals
The RBI categorizes holidays into three buckets: Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and Banks' Closing of Accounts. Because many holidays are state-specific, the number of working days can vary significantly depending on the region. Holiday Calendar 2026: Month-Wise List of Public Holidays in India and Long Weekends.
- Bohag Bihu/Bengali New Year: Banks in Assam, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh will see additional closures on April 15 and 16.
- Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya: Observed on April 20 (Monday), leading to closures in states like Karnataka and Maharashtra.
- Garia Puja: Banks in Tripura will remain shut on April 21.
Despite the frequent branch closures, the RBI ensures that the country’s digital payment infrastructure remains unaffected. Customers can perform most transactions via Mobile Banking, Net Banking and ATMs. The 24/7 RTGS and NEFT facilities allow for seamless fund transfers even on bank holidays.
Cheque clearances, however, will be delayed on all non-working days, and customers should ensure adequate balance for automated EMI or utility bill debits scheduled during these periods.
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