RBI List of Bank Holidays in April 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the list of bank holidays for the month of April 2026. Banks across India will also remain closed on all Sundays, as well as on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with certain regional and public holidays. 

Customers are advised to regularly check the official RBI website for the complete holiday schedule, as some holidays may vary depending on the city. 

Before visiting a bank branch, we recommend verifying the applicable holiday dates in your region to avoid inconvenience as well as save time.

City-Wise List of Bank Holidays in April 2026

Here is a city-wise list of bank holidays in April 2026, as notified by the Reserve Bank of India on its official website :-

Note:- ( • ) indicates a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act. ( ■ ) indicates the banks’ closing of accounts.

Description of RBI Bank Holidays in April 2026

Here is the description of RBI Bank Holidays in April 2026 :-

Source:- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there a bank holiday on 3 April 2026?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on 3 April 2026 in most cities across India. However, in a few cities, the banks will operate as usual.

Q2. Are banks open on Good Friday?

A. Most banks shall remain closed on Good Friday, i.e., on 3 April 2026. However, in limited cities, the banks shall remain operational. 

Q3. Is there a bank holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti in many cities across the country. However, in certain cities, the banks will function as usual on this day. 

Q4. Are banks open on 14 April 2026?

A. In many cities but not all, the banks shall remain closed on 14 April 2026 on the account of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi.

Q5. Is there a bank holiday on 15 April 2026 in Kolkata?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on 15 April 2026 in Kolkata. On this day, the Bengali New Year’s Day will be celebrated. 

Q6. Is there a bank holiday on 14 April 2026 in Chennai?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on 14 April 2026 in Chennai on the account of Tamil New Year's Day.

Q7. Is there a bank holiday on 16 April 2026?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on 16 April 2026 in Guwahati to celebrate Bohag Bihu. 

Q8. Will banks remain open on Garia Puja?

A. The banks shall remain closed on Garia Puja (21 April 2026) in the city of Agartala.

Q9. Is there a bank holiday on 2 April 2026?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on 2 April 2026 on the account of Maundy Thursday in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. 

Q10. Will banks remain open on 20 April 2026 in Bengaluru?

A. The banks shall remain closed in Bengaluru on 20 April 2026 to celebrate Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya.

Author: Manish Kumar

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