Bank Holidays in India 2026
Every Sunday, the second and fourth Saturdays, and the national public holidays, month by month. State holidays vary, so check your branch for those.
- 18Public holidays
- Sun, 8 NovNext: Diwali/Deepavali
January
- Sat, 10 JanSecond Saturday
- Sat, 24 JanFourth Saturday
- Mon, 26 JanRepublic Day
Plus every Sunday.
February
- Sat, 14 FebSecond Saturday
- Sat, 28 FebFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
March
- Wed, 4 MarHoli
- Sat, 14 MarSecond Saturday
- Sat, 21 MarRamzan Id
- Thu, 26 MarRama Navami
- Sat, 28 MarFourth Saturday
- Tue, 31 MarMahavir Jayanti
Plus every Sunday.
April
- Fri, 3 AprGood Friday
- Sat, 11 AprSecond Saturday
- Tue, 14 AprAmbedkar Jayanti
- Sat, 25 AprFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
May
- Fri, 1 MayBuddha Purnima
- Sat, 9 MaySecond Saturday
- Sat, 23 MayFourth Saturday
- Thu, 28 MayBakrid
Plus every Sunday.
June
- Sat, 13 JunSecond Saturday
- Fri, 26 JunMuharram/Ashura
- Sat, 27 JunFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
July
- Sat, 11 JulSecond Saturday
- Sat, 25 JulFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
August
- Sat, 8 AugSecond Saturday
- Sat, 15 AugIndependence Day
- Sat, 22 AugFourth Saturday
- Wed, 26 AugMilad un-Nabi
Plus every Sunday.
September
- Fri, 4 SeptJanmashtami
- Sat, 12 SeptSecond Saturday
- Sat, 26 SeptFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
October
- Fri, 2 OctMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- Sat, 10 OctSecond Saturday
- Tue, 20 OctDussehra
- Sat, 24 OctFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
November
- Sun, 8 NovDiwali/Deepavali
- Sat, 14 NovSecond Saturday
- Tue, 24 NovGuru Nanak Jayanti
- Sat, 28 NovFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
December
- Sat, 12 DecSecond Saturday
- Fri, 25 DecChristmas
- Sat, 26 DecFourth Saturday
Plus every Sunday.
Public holidays from the public India holidays calendar, refreshed every month; second and fourth Saturdays worked out by the rule RBI sets for every bank. State and regional holidays are not listed: they differ by state, so check with your branch.
Common Questions
Are banks closed on Saturdays?
On the second and fourth Saturday of every month, yes, across India. On the first, third and fifth Saturdays banks are open for the full day.
Are these holidays the same in every state?
No. The public holidays here are national ones; each state also has its own bank holidays (regional festivals and state days), which RBI publishes by region. Check with your branch before you plan around a state holiday.
Do UPI, NEFT and IMPS work on bank holidays?
UPI and IMPS work every day. NEFT and RTGS run all year too, though a cheque, a branch visit or anything that needs a person waits for the next working day.
Is a cheque cleared on a bank holiday?
No. Cheque clearing runs on working days, so a cheque deposited before a holiday is cleared on the next working day.
Guides in Plain Words
Short reads that explain how it works before you decide.
