April 2026 Bank holidays: Check full list of 14 days when banks will be closed
Banks will remain closed for up to 14 days in April 2026 due to festivals, weekends and RBI-listed holidays. Customers are advised to plan transactions in advance and rely on digital banking services to avoid delays.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official list of bank holidays for April 2026. Banks across the country will remain closed for up to 14 days, including weekends, national holidays and regional festivals.
APRIL 2026 BANK HOLIDAYS
| DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY | APPLICABLE REGIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing | All India |
| April 2 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Many states |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Most states |
| April 5 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
| April 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday | All India |
| April 12 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
| April 13 | Monday | Baisakhi / Regional New Year | Selected states |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Many states |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu / Tamil New Year | Selected states |
| April 19 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
| April 20 | Monday | Basava Jayanti | Karnataka |
| April 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | All India |
| April 26 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
Total closures may go up to 14 days depending on state-specific holidays.
WHY THERE ARE SO MANY BANK HOLIDAYS
Bank holidays in India are divided into three categories:
Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act
Real-Time Gross Settlement holidays
Banks’ closing of accounts
Additionally, all banks remain shut on Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays, as per RBI rules.
STATE-WISE HOLIDAYS MAY DIFFER
Not all holidays are observed across India. For example:
Baisakhi is mainly observed in northern states
Bohag Bihu is celebrated in Assam
Tamil New Year is observed in Tamil Nadu
Customers should check local holiday lists before planning bank visits.
WHAT SERVICES REMAIN AVAILABLE
Even when bank branches are closed, customers can still access:
Net banking
Mobile banking apps
ATMs
UPI and digital payments
These services function normally during holidays.
HOW TO PLAN YOUR BANKING WORK
With multiple holidays in April, it is advisable to:
Complete urgent work in advance
Avoid last-day transactions
Use digital banking for quick services
Proper planning can help avoid delays and inconvenience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MANY BANK HOLIDAYS ARE THERE IN APRIL 2026?
There are up to 14 bank holidays, including weekends and regional holidays.
ARE BANKS CLOSED ACROSS INDIA ON ALL THESE DAYS?
No, some holidays are state-specific and may not apply nationwide.
WILL ONLINE BANKING WORK ON BANK HOLIDAYS?
Yes, online banking, UPI and ATM services remain operational.
ARE ALL SATURDAYS BANK HOLIDAYS?
No, only the second and fourth Saturdays are bank holidays.
WHERE CAN I CHECK THE OFFICIAL HOLIDAY LIST?
You can check the official calendar on the RBI website or your bank’s website for state-wise details.
April is a holiday-heavy month for banks due to multiple festivals and financial year transitions. Keeping track of the holiday list can help ensure smooth