Bank holidays in April 2026: Full list, state-wise schedule and key dates

Banks across India will remain closed for several days in April 2026, with holidays varying across states depending on regional festivals and observances. In total, banks could remain shut for up to 14 days in the month, including weekends, second and fourth Saturdays, and public holidays.

Since bank holidays differ from state to state, customers are advised to check their local holiday calendar before planning branch visits.

Key nationwide bank holidays

Some holidays will be observed across most parts of the country:

• April 1 (Wednesday): Annual bank account closing (all states) 
• April 3 (Friday): Good Friday (nationwide closure) 
• April 11 (Saturday): Second Saturday (all banks closed)
• April 14 (Tuesday): Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / regional festivals 
• April 25 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday (all banks closed) 

All Sundays in April will also be bank holidays.

State-wise holidays in April 2026

Apart from nationwide closures, several region-specific holidays will apply:

• April 15: Bengali New Year / Bohag Bihu / Vishu (Assam, West Bengal, Kerala and others) 
• April 16: Bohag Bihu (Assam) 
• April 20: Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya (Karnataka, West Bengal)
• April 21: Garia Puja (Tripura) 

Additionally, some holidays like Easter-related closures or regional observances may apply in select states.

Why the number of holidays varies

Bank holidays in India are governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and are categorised under three types national holidays, state-specific holidays and weekend closures. As a result, not all banks across India remain shut on the same day.

For instance, while April 14 is widely observed, festivals like Bihu or regional New Year are limited to specific states.

What customers should keep in mind

Even on holidays, digital banking services such as UPI, net banking and mobile banking will remain operational. However, branch services including cash deposits, cheque clearances and in-person transactions will not be available.

Customers are advised to complete important banking work in advance, especially around long weekends and cluster holidays.