Banks across India will be closed for up to six days from March 30 to April 5, 2026. This closure is due to several regional festivals and the weekend, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. All public and private sector banks, including major institutions like SBI, PNB, ICICI, and HDFC, will participate in this schedule.
Detailed Bank Holiday Schedule
The following is a breakdown of the bank holidays during the specified period:
- March 30: Banks will be closed in Karnataka for Mahavir Jayanti.
- March 31: Multiple states, including Ahmedabad, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, will observe a holiday for Mahavir Janmakalyanak.
- April 1: Banks in states like Tripura, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu will close for the annual closing of accounts.
- April 2: Maundy Thursday will be a holiday for banks in Kerala.
- April 3: Good Friday will see bank closures across various states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.
- April 5: All banks will observe a holiday due to the weekend.
Regional Variations
Bank holidays vary by region based on local festivals and observances. Apart from the identified holidays, scheduled and non-scheduled banks will also observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays. Despite the closures, digital banking services, including internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and UPI, will remain operational.
Key Implications for Customers
Customers should plan their banking needs accordingly, keeping in mind the bank holiday schedule. To ensure uninterrupted services, it is advisable to utilize online banking facilities during this period.
For a complete list of holidays, please refer to the RBI holiday calendar for April 2026.
