As the new financial year kicks in, bank customers across India need to be mindful of a series of holidays lined up for April 2026. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar and regional festival schedules, banks will remain non-operational for approximately 14 days this month. This includes national holidays, regional festivals, and the standard weekend breaks.

Major Bank Holidays in April 2026:

• April 1 (Wednesday): Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (Transactions may be limited).
• April 3 (Friday): Good Friday (National Holiday).
• April 4 (Saturday): Second Saturday (All India).
• April 5 (Sunday): Weekend Holiday.
• April 12 (Sunday): Weekend Holiday.
• April 14 (Tuesday): Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti.
• April 15 (Wednesday): Bengali New Year (Poila Baisakh) / Himachal Day.
• April 18 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday.
• April 19 (Sunday): Weekend Holiday.
• April 26 (Sunday): Weekend Holiday.

In addition to these, regional festivities such as Bohag Bihu in Assam and Vishu in Kerala will lead to local bank closures. While physical branches will be shut, digital banking services including NEFT, RTGS, mobile banking, and ATMs will function normally. Customers are encouraged to complete their urgent banking tasks before the long weekend stretches to avoid any last-minute hurdles.