Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Closed on April 3 for Good Friday? Check Full City-Wise List

Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Closed on April 3 for Good Friday? Check Full City-Wise List​

Banks Shut Across Major Cities on Good Friday​

Banks across most parts of India remain closed today, Friday, April 3, 2026, on account of Good Friday, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.

Public and private sector banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, are not operational in several key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru.

City-Wise List of Bank Closures on April 3​

Banking services at physical branches are unavailable in the following cities today:

Ahmedabad
Aizawl
Belapur
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Chennai
Dehradun
Gangtok
Hyderabad
Imphal
Itanagar
Kanpur
Kochi
Kohima
Kolkata
Lucknow
Mumbai
Nagpur
New Delhi
Panaji
Patna
Raipur
Ranchi
Shillong
Shimla
Thiruvananthapuram
Vijayawada

Why Are Banks Closed Today?​

Good Friday is observed by the Christian community to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The day is marked by prayer and reflection, forming a key part of Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday.

In recognition of the occasion, banks remain closed in many regions across India.

How RBI Classifies Bank Holidays​

The RBI categorises bank holidays into three types:

• Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act
• Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays
• Banks’ closing of accounts

Bank holidays vary across states depending on local festivals and observances. However, certain holidays are observed nationwide.

Regular Bank Closures to Note​

Apart from festival-based holidays, banks in India remain closed on:

• All Sundays
• Second and fourth Saturdays of every month

Banks function normally on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in April 2026​

Here are the remaining bank holidays in April:

• April 11: Second Saturday holiday across India
• April 12: Sunday holiday across India
• April 14: Ambedkar Jayanti and regional festivals in multiple cities
• April 15: Regional New Year festivals and Himachal Day in several cities
• April 16: Bohag Bihu in select cities
• April 19: Sunday holiday
• April 20: Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya in Guwahati
• April 21: Garia Puja in Agartala
• April 25: Fourth Saturday holiday across India
• April 26: Sunday holiday across India

Customers are advised to use digital banking services such as mobile apps, internet banking, and ATMs for essential transactions during the holiday.