Punjab Newsline | New Delhi
March 30, 2026 (Monday) marks the beginning of a new week, with April just around the corner. As the new month approaches, customers should be aware that banks across India will observe a significant number of holidays.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed for 14 days in April 2026, including national holidays, regional festivals, and weekly offs.
Why So Many Holidays?
The holidays include:
- National and regional festivals
- State-specific observances
- Second and fourth Saturdays
- All Sundays
The RBI has reiterated that:
“The second and fourth Saturdays shall be public holidays for all Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Banks.”
Complete List of Bank Holidays – April 2026
- April 1 – Annual bank account closing
- April 2 – Maundy Thursday
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 5, 12, 19, 26 – Sundays
- April 11 – Second Saturday
- April 14 – Multiple festivals across states
- April 15 – Regional New Year celebrations
- April 16 – Bohag Bihu
- April 20 – Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya
- April 21 – Garia Puja
- April 25 – Fourth Saturday
Important Advisory for Customers
Customers are advised to note that bank holidays may vary from state to state depending on regional festivals. However, online banking services, ATMs, and mobile banking will remain operational during most holidays.
Bottom Line
With 14 bank holidays lined up, April 2026 is set to be a holiday-heavy month for banking operations. Plan your financial transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience.