Bank Holidays in India 2026: Full Month-Wise List to Plan Your Banking in Advance
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Bank Holidays in India 2026
Bank holidays in India in 2026 cover a wide range of national holidays, regional festivals, and religious observances, during which banks remain closed in specific states or across the country. Knowing these dates in advance can help you avoid last-minute banking disruptions and plan branch visits, cash withdrawals, and digital transactions smoothly.
Below is the complete month-wise list of bank holidays in India for 2026, based strictly on official state and national observances.
Why Checking Bank Holidays in 2026 Is Important
With banking services playing a crucial role in daily life, missing a holiday can delay:
Cash deposits and withdrawals
Cheque clearances
Loan and EMI processing
In-branch customer services
While online banking remains available, physical branches remain closed on these holidays. This makes planning ahead essential.
Ambedkar Jayanti / Baisakhi / Bohag Bihu / Tamil New Year
Most states
Wed, 15 Apr
Bengali New Year / Vishu / Himachal Day
Selected states
Thu, 16 Apr
Bohag Bihu
Guwahati
Mon, 20 Apr
Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya
Bengaluru, Kolkata
Tue, 21 Apr
Garia Puja
Agartala
Bank Holidays in May 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Fri, 1 May
May Day / Maharashtra Day / Buddha Pournima
Most states
Sat, 9 May
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
Kolkata
Sat, 16 May
State Day
Gangtok
Tue, 26 May
Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti
Multiple states
Wed, 27 May
Eid-Ul-Adha
Agartala, Jammu
Thu, 28 May
Bakri Id
Major cities
Bank Holidays in June 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Mon, 15 Jun
YMA Day / Raja Sankranti
Aizawl, Bhubaneswar
Thu, 25 Jun
Moharrum
Vijayawada
Fri, 26 Jun
Muharram / Ashoora
Many states
Mon, 29 Jun
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
Shimla
Tue, 30 Jun
Remna Ni
Aizawl
Bank Holidays in July 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Mon, 6 Jul
MHIP Day
Aizawl
Thu, 9 Jul
Beh Deinkhlam
Shillong
Thu, 16 Jul
Ratha Yatra
Bhubaneswar
Fri, 17 Jul
U Tirot Singh Death Anniversary
Imphal
Sat, 18 Jul
Drukpa Tshe-zi
Gangtok
Wed, 22 Jul
Kharchi Puja
Agartala, Shillong
Bank Holidays in August 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Tue, 4 Aug
Ker Puja
Agartala
Sat, 8 Aug
Tendong Lho Rum Faat
Gangtok
Thu, 13 Aug
Patriot’s Day
Imphal
Sat, 15 Aug
Independence Day / Parsi New Year
All major locations
Wed, 19 Aug
Maharaja Bir Bikram Jayanti
Agartala
Tue, 25 Aug
Milad-Un-Nabi / First Onam
Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
Wed, 26 Aug
Milad-un-Nabi / Thiruvonam
Multiple states
Fri, 28 Aug
Raksha Bandhan / Guru Jayanthi
Selected states
Bank Holidays in September 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Fri, 4 Sep
Janmashtami / Krishna Jayanthi
Multiple states
Sat, 12 Sep
Sankardeva Tithi
Guwahati
Mon, 14 Sep
Ganesh Chaturthi
Major cities
Tue, 15 Sep
Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) / Nuakhai
Major cities
Mon, 21 Sep
Sankardeva Janmotsav
Gangtok
Tue, 22 Sep
Karma Puja
Gangtok, Kochi
Wed, 23 Sep
Maharaja Hari Singh Jayanti
Jammu, Ranchi
Fri, 25 Sep
Indrajatra
Gangtok, Panaji
Bank Holidays in October 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Fri, 2 Oct
Gandhi Jayanti
Nationwide
Sat, 10 Oct
Mahalaya Amavasye
Bengaluru
Sat, 17 Oct
Maha Saptami
Selected states
Mon, 19 Oct
Dussehra / Durga Puja
Most states
Tue, 20 Oct
Vijay Dashami
Multiple states
Wed, 21 Oct
Vijaya Dasami
Selected states
Thu, 22 Oct
Durga Puja
Gangtok, Shimla
Fri, 23 Oct
Durga Puja
Gangtok, Kolkata
Mon, 26 Oct
Laxmi Puja / Accession Day
Agartala
Thu, 29 Oct
Karva Chauth
Shimla
Sat, 31 Oct
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
Shimla
Bank Holidays in November 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Mon, 9 Nov
Diwali / Govardhan Puja
Selected states
Tue, 10 Nov
Diwali / Vikram Samvat New Year
Major cities
Wed, 11 Nov
Bhai Dooj / Ningol Chakkouba
Selected states
Fri, 13 Nov
Wangala Festival
Shillong
Mon, 16 Nov
Chhath Puja
Patna, Ranchi
Mon, 23 Nov
Seng Kut Snem
Aizawl
Tue, 24 Nov
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Most states
Fri, 27 Nov
Kanakadasa Jayanthi
Bengaluru
Bank Holidays in December 2026
Date
Occasion
States / Union Territories
Tue, 1 Dec
Indigenous Faith Day
Itanagar, Kohima
Thu, 3 Dec
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Panaji
Wed–Fri, 9–11 Dec
Losoong / Namsoong
Gangtok
Sat, 12 Dec
Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Death Anniversary
Shillong
Fri, 18 Dec
U SoSo Tham Death Anniversary
Shillong
Sat, 19 Dec
Goa Liberation Day
Panaji
Thu, 24 Dec
Christmas Eve
Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
Fri, 25 Dec
Christmas
All central locations
Sat, 26 Dec
Christmas
Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
Wed, 30 Dec
U Kiang Nangbah Death Anniversary
Aizawl, Shillong
Thu, 31 Dec
New Year’s Eve
Aizawl, Shillong
Major Nationwide Bank Holidays in 2026
These holidays are observed across most states and typically lead to pan-India bank closures:
Republic Day – January 26
Good Friday – April 3
Independence Day – August 15
Gandhi Jayanti – October 2
Diwali – November 9–11 (varies by state)
Christmas – December 25
Important Note for Bank Customers
Bank holidays vary by state and city, even on major festivals.
RBI guidelines allow banks to remain closed while UPI, net banking, ATMs, and mobile apps stay operational.
Always confirm local holidays before planning branch visits.
Final Takeaway
The Bank Holidays in India 2026 calendar offers a reliable, month-by-month snapshot of when banks remain closed across the country. Staying updated on key holidays such as Holi, Eid, Durga Puja, Onam, Baisakhi, and Diwali, along with national observances, ensures seamless financial planning throughout the year.
Bookmark this page to stay prepared and avoid unexpected banking delays in 2026.
