Bank Holidays in April 2026: Full List, Key Dates, and What to Expect

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 13:04

Have you ever had one of those days when you finally plan to get all your banking work out of the way, only to realise that the shutters are down? While frustrating, April-a month filled with festivals, financial year-related activities, and long weekends, is one such month when bank holidays can take you by surprise. Before you plan to drop by your bank branch, here's a simple, no-confusion guide to bank holidays in April 2026.

Why April Has So Many Bank Holidays

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April is not just another month; rather, it is the start of a new financial year in India. Along with this, various festivals and closures on account of weekends also take place in April.

Bank holidays in India are a mix of:

National holidays
State-specific festivals
Second and fourth Saturdays
Sundays

This means banks may be closed in one state but open in another on the same day.

Full List of Bank Holidays in April 2026

Here are the key dates you should keep in mind:

April 1 (Wednesday) - Banks' annual closing (financial year-end procedures)
April 2 (Thursday) - Maundy Thursday (in select states)
April 3 (Friday) - Good Friday
April 11 (Saturday) - Second Saturday (banks closed nationwide)
April 14 (Tuesday) - Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakhi / regional New Year festivals
April 15 (Wednesday) - Bengali New Year / Bohag Bihu / Vishu (state-specific)
April 16 (Thursday) - Bohag Bihu (Assam)
April 20 (Monday) - Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya (select states)
April 21 (Tuesday) - Garia Puja (Tripura)
April 25 (Saturday) - Fourth Saturday (banks closed nationwide)

Plus, all Sundays remain regular weekly holidays.

Not All Holidays Apply Everywhere

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Here's where things get a little tricky.

Some holidays like Good Friday or Ambedkar Jayanti are widely observed. But others, like Bihu, Vishu, or Garia Puja, are region-specific, meaning banks will only be closed in certain states.

So if you're planning a visit, it's always safer to double-check your local branch status.

What This Means for Your Banking Plans

The good news? Even if branches are closed, your money isn't.

Online banking, UPI, ATMs, and mobile apps continue to work as usual
NEFT and RTGS services are available 24/7 despite holidays

But for things like:

Cheque clearance
In-branch services
Document verification

Plan Smart, Stress Less

April is a month that can sometimes feel like a series of breaks, some anticipated and others not so much. While a break in the form of a holiday is always a welcome thing, it can be a disruption if you aren't ready for it.

A quick glance at the calendar before stepping out can save you time, effort, and that "oh no, not today" moment outside a closed bank.

Because honestly, the only thing worse than standing in a queue is realising there wasn't supposed to be one at all.