April 2026 includes multiple bank holidays across india due to national observances, regional festivals, and weekly bank closures as per the Reserve bank of india (RBI) holiday guidelines. Banks are typically closed on Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and other notified dates.
🏦 1. Weekly & Regular bank Closures
Banks across india observe the following recurring closures every April:
Date
Day
Holiday Type
April 5
Sunday
Weekly sunday holiday
April 12
Sunday
Weekly sunday holiday
April 19
Sunday
Weekly sunday holiday
April 26
Sunday
Weekly sunday holiday
April 11
Saturday
Second saturday holiday
April 25
Saturday
Fourth saturday holiday
These are regular non‑working days for all bank branches nationwide.
🗓 2. Major bank Holidays in april 2026
✝️ Good friday — April 3, Friday
Observed nationwide as a bank holiday, especially in states with Christian populations. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and many banks remain closed.
🧑⚖️ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti — April 14, Tuesday
A major holiday honoring Dr. Ambedkar’s contribution to India’s Constitution and social reform. Several states, including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and others, observe this as a bank holiday.
🌱 Regional New Year & Spring Festivals — Mid‑April
These are state‑specific holidays that lead to varied bank closures depending on the region:
- Bohag Bihu — assam and Northeast states (April 14–15)
- Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh) — West bengal (April 15)
- Himachal Day — himachal pradesh (April 15)
These festivals result in bank closures in corresponding states.
🏞️ State‑specific Holidays
Several states observe other unique holidays in april 2026:
- Basava Jayanti — karnataka (April 20)
- Easter saturday & easter Sunday — Observed in parts of Northeast and kerala (April 4–5)
- Babu Jagjivan ram Jayanti — Andhra Pradesh, telangana (April 5)
- Maharshi parasuram Jayanti — Observed in some central states (e.g., Chhattisgarh, Gujarat) on april 19 (falls on Sunday)
Different states may have additional holiday observances as per their official calendars.
🗺 3. State‑Wise bank Holiday Snapshot
Below is a simplified view of how bank holidays may vary:
🔹 North & Central India
- Good Friday — Apr 3
- Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti — Apr 14
- Regional festivals — Varies (e.g., Bohag bihu in Northeast, Basava Jayanti in Karnataka)
🔹 South India
- Good Friday — Apr 3
- Tamil New Year / Ambedkar Jayanti overlap — Apr 14
- Easter & regional observances — kerala (Apr 4–5)
🔹 Eastern & Northeastern States
- Good Friday — Apr 3
- Bohag bihu & regional new year celebrations — Mid‑April
- Bengali New Year — West bengal (Apr 15)
⚠️ 4. Important Planning Tips
🟡 Verify with your bank branch: RBI holiday calendars provide a baseline, but state notifications may add or modify holidays.
🟡 Digital banking still works: Even when physical branches are closed, most online/mobile services remain accessible.
🟡 Plan transactions early: Especially for fund transfers, cheque clearances, and fixed deposit renewals around holiday clusters.
📌 Summary of Key april 2026 bank Holidays
Date
Occasion
Comment
Apr 3, Fri
Good Friday
Wide national observance
Apr 5, Sun
Babu Jagjivan ram Jayanti / Easter
Regional / religious observance
Apr 11, Sat
Second Saturday
Nationwide closure
Apr 14, Tue
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti & Regional New Year
Major holiday in many states
Mid‑Apr
Bohag bihu / bengali New Year / Himachal Day
Varies by state
Apr 20, Mon
Basava Jayanti
State‑specific
Apr 25, Sat
Fourth Saturday
Nationwide closure
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