Banks across India will remain closed on various days in 2026 due to national holidays, religious festivals, and regular weekend shutdowns. The official holiday calendar combines national observances, regional religious celebrations, and routine second and fourth Saturday breaks followed by most banks.
While online banking services will remain available throughout the year, in-person services such as document verification, locker access, and cash handling will not be offered on bank holidays. Planning visits ahead of time can help avoid inconvenience.
Here is the complete India bank holiday calendar 2026, arranged month-wise based on the confirmed schedule.
January 2026
January 10 (Saturday): Second Saturday
January 24 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
January 26 (Monday): Republic Day
February 2026
February 14 (Saturday): Second Saturday
February 15 (Sunday): Maha Shivaratri
February 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
March 2026
March 3 (Tuesday): Holi
March 14 (Saturday): Second Saturday
March 21 (Saturday): Id-ul-Fitr
March 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
March 31 (Tuesday): Mahavir Jayanti
April 2026
April 3 (Friday): Good Friday
April 11 (Saturday): Second Saturday
April 25 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
May 2026
May 1 (Friday): Buddha Purnima
May 9 (Saturday): Second Saturday
May 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
May 27 (Wednesday): Bakri Eid / Eid al-Adha
June to August 2026
June 13 (Saturday): Second Saturday
June 26 (Friday): Muharram
July 11 (Saturday): Second Saturday
August 15 (Saturday): Independence Day
September 2026
September 4 (Friday): Janmashtami
September 12 (Saturday): Second Saturday
September 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
October 2026
October 2 (Friday): Gandhi Jayanti
October 10 (Saturday): Second Saturday
October 21 (Wednesday): Vijaya Dashami
October 24 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
November to December 2026
November 8 (Sunday): Diwali
November 14 (Saturday): Second Saturday
November 24 (Tuesday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
November 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
December 12 (Saturday): Second Saturday
December 25 (Friday): Christmas Day
December 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
Important Notes
Bank holidays can vary slightly by state depending on regional observances. It is advised to confirm the schedule with your local branch before planning any in-person banking visit. Online banking services will remain functional throughout the year.
