Bank holidays in April 2026
Banks in India close on different days in each state. This page shows all the RBI holidays of April 2026, with the states where they apply. It also shows the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and the long holiday periods. Verification date (RBI list): 27 Oct 2026.
April 2026 bank holiday list
Banks close on all Sundays (5, 12, 19, 26 April) and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (11 April and 25 April). RBI also lists holidays on 12 working days of April in one or more states (table below).
| Date | Day | Holiday (RBI name) | Banks closed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Wednesday | To enable to Banks to close their yearly accounts | 23 states and UTs (not in Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim) |
| 2 Apr | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Kerala |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | 24 states and UTs (not in Assam, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Tripura) |
| 9 Apr | Thursday | General Election to Kerala Legislative Assembly 2026 | Kerala |
| 13 Apr | Monday | Shad Suk Mynsiem | Meghalaya |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi | 26 states and UTs (not in Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Nagaland) |
| 15 Apr | Wednesday | Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha)/Bohag Bihu/Vishu/Himachal Day | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal |
| 16 Apr | Thursday | Bohag Bihu | Assam |
| 20 Apr | Monday | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya | Karnataka |
| 21 Apr | Tuesday | Garia Puja/General Election to Aizawl Municipal Corporation, 2026 | Mizoram, Tripura |
| 23 Apr | Thursday | General Elections to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 2026 | Tamil Nadu |
| 29 Apr | Wednesday | General Elections to West Bengal Legislative Assembly 2026 | West Bengal |
RBI uses one name for each date in all states. The name can include festivals of states where banks stay open.
Closed days in each state
Total days that banks close in April 2026: Sundays, the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and the RBI holidays on working days.
| State | Holidays on working days | Total closed days |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala | 6 | 12 |
| West Bengal | 5 | 11 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 4 | 10 |
| Assam | 4 | 10 |
| Karnataka | 4 | 10 |
| Tamil Nadu | 4 | 10 |
| Tripura | 4 | 10 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 3 | 9 |
| Bihar | 3 | 9 |
| Delhi | 3 | 9 |
| Goa | 3 | 9 |
| Gujarat | 3 | 9 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | 9 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3 | 9 |
| Maharashtra | 3 | 9 |
| Manipur | 3 | 9 |
| Mizoram | 3 | 9 |
| Odisha | 3 | 9 |
| Telangana | 3 | 9 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3 | 9 |
| Uttarakhand | 3 | 9 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 8 |
| Chhattisgarh | 2 | 8 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 2 | 8 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 8 |
| Meghalaya | 2 | 8 |
| Rajasthan | 2 | 8 |
| Sikkim | 2 | 8 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 7 |
Long holiday periods in April 2026
In these states, banks close for 3 or more days together. Do your branch work before them.
- Wed 1 Apr to Fri 3 Apr (3 days): Kerala
- Sat 11 Apr to Mon 13 Apr (3 days): Meghalaya
- Tue 14 Apr to Thu 16 Apr (3 days): Assam
EMIs, UPI and ATMs on a bank holiday
EMIs and auto-debits do not stop on a bank holiday. Since 1 August 2021, NACH works on all days of the week (RBI, 4 June 2021). NACH is the system that collects loan EMIs, SIPs and insurance premiums. Thus, if your EMI date is a holiday, the bank can debit your account on that day. Keep the money in your account on the day before. UPI, ATMs, cards and internet banking usually continue to operate. Branches close, and cheques wait for the next working day.
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in April 2026?
The number of closed days changes with the state. With Sundays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, banks close for 12 days in Kerala and 7 days in Nagaland. RBI lists holidays on 12 working days in April in one or more states.
Which Saturdays are bank holidays in April 2026?
The 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 11 April and 25 April. Banks open on the other Saturdays (4 April, 18 April), unless the day is a holiday in your state.
Are banks closed on 14 April?
In 26 of the 29 states and UTs on the RBI list. RBI name: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi. Use the checker at the top for your state.
Will my EMI be debited on a bank holiday?
Yes, it can be. Since 1 August 2021, NACH works on all days of the week. Keep the money for the EMI in your account on the day before the EMI date.
Sources
- Reserve Bank of India: Bank Holidays (holiday list for each RBI office). Verification date: 27 Oct 2026. The list shows holidays as given in the Negotiable Instruments Act. State governments give these days as holidays.
- RBI Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, 4 June 2021: NACH on all days from 1 August 2021.
A state can give a new holiday at short notice. We examine the RBI list each month. Before you go to a branch on a festival day, speak to the branch to make sure that it opens.