New Delhi. Banking is one of the most crucial services utilized by millions. Therefore, keeping track of bank holidays in India (Bank Holiday List 2026) is essential to ensure that banking operations proceed smoothly without interruptions. Like other institutions, banks remain closed on certain specific days.
The holidays for banks are determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). At the beginning of each year, the RBI publishes a list of bank holidays.
When Will Banks Be Closed?
According to the RBI's bank holiday calendar, banks across India will be closed for two days during the week of April 6 to April 12. However, these closures are only for regular weekly holidays. There are no regional or national bank holidays in the following week.
Which Days Will Banks Remain Closed?
April 11 — Saturday — All banks will be closed across India due to the weekend holiday.
April 12 — Sunday — All banks will be closed across India due to the weekend holiday.
Why Are Banks Closed on April 11?
Unless a specific public or regional bank holiday is declared, banks remain open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of each month. Since April 11 is the second Saturday of the month, banks will not operate on that day.
According to the RBI's bank holiday calendar, there are no bank holidays based on regional or national holidays in the following week.
Types of Bank Holidays
The RBI categorizes all bank holidays into three segments: holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and bank account closing days.
As per the RBI's bank holiday calendar, holidays vary across different regions based on the festivals celebrated there. However, all banks observe holidays on national festivals such as Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.