April Bank Holidays: April 2026 Bank Holidays: RBI Releases Complete List of Closure Dates in India

April Bank Holidays: Citizens planning important financial tasks in April 2026 need to schedule them carefully. According to the official calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across the country will witness several closures due to a mix of national events, regional festivals, and regular weekends. Customers are strongly advised to complete their pending branch visits in advance to avoid last-minute hurdles.

Widespread Closures and Major Festivals

The month kicks off with a complete nationwide shutdown on April 1. This is a mandatory administrative closure for the yearly closing of accounts, meaning no customer service will be available at branches. Following this, Good Friday falls on April 3, bringing banking operations to a halt in most cities. Similarly, April 14 will see near-national closures to honour Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, alongside regional celebrations like Baisakhi and Tamil New Year.

Regional and State-Specific Holidays

Depending on where you live, local branches will observe specific holidays based on cultural importance:

• April 2: Maundy Thursday will keep branches closed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
• April 15: Customers in Kolkata, Guwahati, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh will face closures due to Bengali New Year, Bihu, and Himachal Day.
• April 16: Bihu celebrations continue in Guwahati.
• April 20: Karnataka observes a holiday for Akshaya Tritiya and Basava Jayanti.
• April 21: Branches in Tripura will remain shut for Garia Puja.

Regular Weekend Leaves

In addition to festive closures, there are standard scheduled weekend days off. Banks will be closed on four Sundays (April 5, 12, 19, and 26). Furthermore, the second Saturday (April 11) and the fourth Saturday (April 25) will be non-working days for bank employees across the nation.

Uninterrupted Digital Banking Services

While physical branches may be inaccessible on these dates, there is no need to panic. Modern digital services including UPI platforms, internet banking, and mobile applications will function smoothly 24/7. Cash withdrawals through ATMs will also be available. However, since consecutive holidays can sometimes lead to ATMs running out of cash, it is highly recommended to withdraw sufficient funds well before the holidays begin.