Banks across India are preparing to remain closed for several days in April 2026, and the dates will vary from state to state due to regional festivals and local celebrations. Therefore, customers are advised to plan their branch visits in advance to avoid any inconvenience. The bank holiday schedule for April 2026 is expected to be extensive, with banks closed for various festivals, Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays.

The holiday season begins with Good Friday on April 3, followed by several festivals on April 14, including Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Mahavishuva Sankranti, Bohag Bihu and Baisakhi in different states.

Additionally, Bohag Bihu on April 16 will be followed by Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya on April 20. These regional festivals and celebrations are marked as holidays under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) official holiday schedule.

Bank Holidays in April 2026 – See the full list here
April 1 – Annual bank holiday across India
April 2 – Maundy Thursday
April 3 – Good Friday
April 11 – Second Saturday
April 14 – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishu Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheraoba/Baisakhi
April 15 – Bengali New Year Day (Navbarsha)/Bohag Bihu/Vishu/Himachal Day
April 16 – Bohag Bihu
April 20 – Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya
April 21 – Garia Puja
April 25 – Fourth Saturday

Note : April 5, 12, 19, 26 - Sunday bank holiday

RBI Guidelines
As per RBI, in India, there are three categories of bank holidays which are public holidays as per the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and account closure rules of banks. It is important to note that regional bank holidays may vary across different states and banks in the country.

Online services:
For urgent cash needs, all banks keep their online websites and mobile banking apps open continuously, even on weekends or holidays, unless users receive a specific notification. Alternatively, you can use any bank's ATM to withdraw cash.

It's important for customers to know that bank holidays vary from state to state due to regional regulations. To stay updated, plan better, and avoid any last-minute confusion or emergencies, it's best to verify the complete holiday schedule with the nearest bank branch.

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