Bank Holidays in
April 2026

Banks in India will observe several holidays in April 2026 due to festivals, state-specific observances, and regular weekly closures. The month begins with Odisha Day on Wednesday, April 1, which is observed as a bank holiday in Odisha. Good Friday falls on April 3 and is observed as a bank holiday across India.

Easter Saturday on April 4 is observed as a bank holiday in many states, followed by Easter Sunday on April 5, which coincides with the regular weekly Sunday closure. On the same day, Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti is observed as a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Banks remain closed again on Sunday, April 12, as part of the weekly holiday schedule. The second Saturday of the month falls on April 11, making it a mandatory banking holiday across India.

Mid-April sees a cluster of regional New Year celebrations on Tuesday, April 14. Vaisakh is observed in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Punjab, while Biju Festival is celebrated in Tripura. Dr Ambedkar Jayanti is observed in many states on the same day. Tamil New Year is celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Vishu is observed in Kerala, Cheiraoba marks the Manipuri New Year in Manipur, and Bengali New Year is celebrated in West Bengal. Bohag Bihu celebrations also begin on April 14 and continue until April 20 in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, leading to extended regional bank closures.

Himachal Day on Wednesday, April 15, is observed as a bank holiday in Himachal Pradesh. Banks remain closed again on Sunday, April 19, which also coincides with Maharshi Parashuram Jayanti. This holiday is observed in states including Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Basava Jayanti on Monday, April 20, is observed as a bank holiday in Karnataka, followed by Garia Puja on Tuesday, April 21, which is observed in Tripura.

The fourth Saturday of the month falls on April 25, making it a mandatory weekly bank holiday across India. The month concludes with the weekly Sunday closure on April 26.