Bank Holidays in India 2026
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Major Bank Holidays in India for 2026
January 1 (Thursday): New Year’s Day (select states)
January 26 (Monday): Republic Day
March 4 (Wednesday): Holi
March 21 (Saturday): Id-ul-Fitr (Eid)
March 27 (Friday): Ram Navami
March 31 (Tuesday): Mahavir Jayanti
April 1 (Wednesday): Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (observed by all commercial banks)
April 3 (Friday): Good Friday
April 14 (Tuesday): Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1 (Friday): May Day / Labour Day / Buddha Purnima (select states)
May 27 (Wednesday): Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
June 26 (Friday): Muharram
August 15 (Saturday): Independence Day
August 26 (Wednesday): Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad
September 4 (Friday): Janmashtami
October 2 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20 (Tuesday): Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
November 8 (Sunday): Diwali (Deepavali)
November 24 (Tuesday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25 (Friday): Christmas
Regular Saturdays Off
Banks are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, with the exact dates in 2026 being:
| Month | 2nd Saturday | 4th Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 10 | Jan 24 |
| February | Feb 14 | Feb 28 |
| March | Mar 14 | Mar 28 |
| April | Apr 11 | Apr 25 |
| May | May 9 | May 23 |
| June | Jun 13 | Jun 27 |
| July | Jul 11 | Jul 25 |
| August | Aug 8 | Aug 22 |
| September | Sep 12 | Sep 26 |
| October | Oct 10 | Oct 24 |
| November | Nov 14 | Nov 28 |
| December | Dec 12 | Dec 26 |
This list provides a broad overview of nationwide bank holidays and general Saturdays off in 2026. Specific states may observe additional holidays reflecting local festivals and events, so it is advised to consult the official bank holiday calendar issued by your respective bank or regional operating area for precise dates.
This comprehensive view helps plan banking activities and content creation around relevant holidays in India for 2026.
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