Bank Holiday: If you’re planning any banking activities for next week, this information will be helpful. Indeed, banks in different regions of the country might be closed for as long as four days from April 13th to April 19th, 2026. This closure is due to several significant festivals, including Ambedkar Jayanti, Pohela Boishakh, and Bohag Bihu, which have been designated as holidays in various states. Therefore, if you have important banking tasks to complete, it’s essential to plan ahead.
As per the Reserve Bank’s holiday schedule, banks will be closed on April 14 in many major cities nationwide, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru. The holiday will extend into the next day, April 15, particularly in Northeast and South India. On April 16, banks will be closed in certain states due to Bohag Bihu. Furthermore, banks will be closed across the country on April 19, which is a Sunday.
Know the Dates
April 14, 2026 Tuesday – Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu Many major cities of the country (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, etc.)
April 15, 2026 Wednesday- Pohela Boishakh, Vishu, Bihu Several states in Northeast, East, and South India
April 16, 2026 Thursday- Bohag Bihu Assam, Kerala, some other areas
April 18, 2026 Saturday- (3rd Saturday – Banks will remain open) Banks open across India
April 19, 2026 Sunday- weekly holiday Banks closed across India
However, a positive note is that banks will be operational on April 18th, the third Saturday of this month, since banks in India are only closed on the second and fourth Saturdays. So, you can accomplish your important tasks on that day.
It’s also crucial to understand that bank holidays are not consistent throughout the country; they vary based on state and local observances. Therefore, it’s wise to check with your local branch before heading out. While branches may be closed, digital banking services such as UPI, net banking, mobile banking, and ATM services will continue to function normally, allowing you to transfer funds, withdraw cash, and check your account balance. However, services like clearing checks and making drafts will be affected.
