RBI Bank Holiday List for April 2026: State-Wise Schedule of Bank Closures in India

Understanding Bank Holiday Variations​

Banking services in India operate under a complex calendar system. Bank holidays vary significantly from state to state and are determined by national, regional, and religious observances. Customers must check the specific regional list for accurate information regarding bank operational status.

In addition to these festival holidays, banks are routinely closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, alongside all Sundays throughout the month. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar guides these crucial closures for the financial year 2026-27.

Detailed Breakdown of Bank Closures in April​

April is slated to be a month with several targeted regional closures. The calendar outlines closures based on various cultural and religious festivals marking different parts of the nation.

Early April Closures:
Banks are scheduled to close on April 1, Wednesday, to enable the closure of yearly bank accounts. Furthermore, major observances like Maundy Thursday (April 2) and Good Friday (April 3) will prompt closures across most banking sectors.

Mid-Month Holiday Cluster:
The week of April 13th through 16th marks a period of clustered closures, requiring careful planning from financial institution users.

On Monday, April 13th, banks in Shillong will observe a holiday for Shad Suk Mynsiem, a spring thanksgiving festival celebrated by the Khasi community in Meghalaya.

On Tuesday, April 14th, multiple regions will observe a shutdown. Specific areas, including Aizawl, Bhopal, Itanagar, Kohima, New Delhi, Raipur, Shillong, and Shimla, will remain closed. The holiday is a convergence of observances like Ambedkar Jayanti, Maha Vishuva Sankrant, Biju, Buisu Festival, Tamil New Year's Day, Bohag Bihu, Cheiraoba, and Baisakhi.

Wednesday, April 15th, sees closures in Agartala, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Shimla, and Thiruvananthapuram. These regions are observing holidays for Bengali New Year's Day (Nababarsha), Bohag Bihu, Vishu, and Himachal Day.

Thursday, April 16th, will see banks in Guwahati remaining closed specifically for Bohag Bihu. This marks a region experiencing two consecutive days of closure.

Weekend and Post-Holiday Operations​

Customers should note that banks will operate according to the standard weekly cycle, subject to any declared holidays.

Regarding Saturday, April 18th, the RBI calendar indicates that banks across the country are scheduled to remain open. This date falls on the third Saturday of the month.

The full month of April features multiple non-consecutive closures. Beyond the weekend holidays, additional closures are also scheduled for April 20 (Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya) and April 21 (Garia Puja).

Quick Reference: Key Banking Holidays in April​

For an immediate overview, bank operations will be impacted on several key dates this month.