Banks to Observe Holiday on Good Friday: RBI Announces State-Wise Closure List
Good Friday Bank Holiday: Banks Closed Across India
As people plan their weekend activities, a crucial reminder is in order: banks across India will remain closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, due to Good Friday. This public holiday is recognized in many parts of the country and is included in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s list of bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Good Friday is an important Christian observance that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The RBI's official holiday calendar has designated April 3, 2026, as a bank holiday, meaning that branches will be closed across the country.
States Affected by Bank Holiday
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Banks will remain closed in several states, including Gujarat, West Bengal, Nagaland, Sikkim, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Mizoram, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Residents of these states should plan their banking activities accordingly.
Remaining Bank Holidays in April
| Date | Holiday | States/Cities Affected |
|---|---|---|
| April 11 (Saturday) | Second Saturday | Across India |
| April 12 (Sunday) | Weekly Sunday holiday | Across India |
| April 14 (Tuesday) | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Biju Festival / Buisu Festival / Tamil New Year / Bohag Bihu / Cheiraoba / Baisakhi | Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and several other major centres |
| April 15 (Wednesday) | Bengali New Year (Nababarsha) / Bohag Bihu / Vishu / Himachal Day | Kolkata, Guwahati, Kochi, Mumbai, Patna, Shimla, Srinagar, and others |
| April 16 (Thursday) | Bohag Bihu | Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram |
| April 19 (Sunday) | Weekly Sunday holiday | Across India |
| April 20 (Monday) | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya | Guwahati |
| April 21 (Tuesday) | Garia Puja | Agartala |
| April 25 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday | Across India |
| April 26 (Sunday) | Weekly Sunday holiday | Across India |
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