Gujarat
Bank Holidays in January 2026

The Gujarat Bank Holidays 2026 list provides a detailed overview of RBI-approved bank holidays in Gujarat, covering state-specific cultural festivals, religious observances, administrative holidays, and national holidays. On these days, bank branches across Gujarat remain closed for offline banking services, making it essential for customers to plan ahead.

Gujarat’s bank holiday calendar reflects its rich cultural and religious heritage, including Makar Sankranti, celebrated in various forms such as Uttarayana Punyakala, Pongal, Maghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu, along with the Birthday of Hazarat Ali. Other regional and religious observances include Holi, Ramzan Id (Id-ul-Fitr), Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, and Buddha Purnima, all recognised as bank holidays in Gujarat.

Weekly Bank Holidays in Gujarat 2026

As per RBI norms, banks in Gujarat remain closed on all Sundays. Additionally, second and fourth Saturdays are observed as regular weekly bank holidays.

Bank Holidays in Gujarat 2026

Bank holidays in Gujarat include Raksha Bandhan, Jhulana Purnima, and other culturally significant observances. Banks also observe Ganesh Chaturthi, including rituals such as Samvatsari, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, and Vinayakar Chathurthi.

Administrative bank holidays such as the annual bank closing day for yearly accounts and Sarhul are also observed. Regional New Year celebrations and festivals such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Biju and Buisu festivals, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Tamil New Year, Bohag Bihu, and Cheiraoba are included in the Gujarat bank holiday calendar.

Festival and Religious Bank Holidays in Gujarat

Banks in Gujarat observe closures on major cultural and religious festivals, including Holi, Janmashtami (Krishna Jayanthi), Dussehra/Vijayadashami, and Durga Puja. The festive season also includes Diwali (Deepavali), Naraka Chaturdashi, Govardhan Puja, Bali Pratipada/Vikram Samvant New Year, Laxmi Puja, and Bhai Bij/Bhaidooj, during which bank branches remain closed.

Gujarat also observes Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday as a bank holiday in recognition of the national leader’s contribution.

National Bank Holidays Observed in Gujarat

Alongside state-specific holidays, national bank holidays in Gujarat include Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Janmashtami, Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi), and Christmas, all as per RBI notifications.