April 2026 Bank Holidays: A Guide to Bank Closures and City-Wise Holiday Listings
Bank Holiday Calendar for April 2026 Revealed
As the new financial year commences on April 1st, Indian banks will observe various holidays throughout the month, with the specific dates differing from state to state due to regional festivals and local observances. In total, banks could remain closed for up to 14 days during April, including weekends, second and fourth Saturdays, and officially declared public holidays.
To avoid any inconvenience while planning visits to bank branches, customers are advised to review their respective state-wise calendars in advance. The holiday schedule is not uniform nationwide, and this requires careful planning to ensure that banking activities are not disrupted.
RBI Holiday Calendar for April 2026
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According to the official holiday list issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), April will see multiple closures linked to key religious and cultural occasions. These include Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Bohag Bihu, Bengali New Year's Day, and Akshaya Tritiya.
The holiday cycle begins with April 1st itself when all banks will remain shut for 'banks' closing of accounts.' Rest of the holidays are under 'Negotiable Instruments Act'. This means that some states may see bank closure while other states may see normal functioning.
The holiday calendar for April 2026 is as follows:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| April 1 | Banks' Closing of Accounts |
| April 3 | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Bohag Bihu, Baisakhi |
| April 16 | Bohag Bihu |
| April 20 | Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya |
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Availability of Online Banking Services
Apart from these holidays, banks remain shut on all Sundays as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The RBI classifies bank holidays under three categories: the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, and Banks' Closing of Accounts.
Customers are encouraged to plan their banking activities after checking local holiday schedules. However, essential digital services such as ATM withdrawals, net banking, and UPI transactions will continue to function even on bank holidays.
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