Kamal Ghorui
Bank holidays can be quiet confusing sometimes as they differ from state to state in the country, depending on the occassions and local festivals. Since holidays are determined by a mix of national events and regional festivals, there is no single calendar followed uniformly by bank branches across the country. As April has just began, many customers are wondering if banks remain closed on April 3.On April 3, 2026, banks in will remain closed in most parts of the country, due to Good Friday. However, branches will continue to function in Tripura, Chandigarh, Assam, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir.The staggered nature of closures will continue through April, with multiple festivals affecting operations in different regions.
Upcoming bank holidays in April, 2026:
April 14: Banks will be shut across most of the country for occasions such as Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Biju, Buisu Festival, Tamil New Year’s Day, Bohag Bihu, Cheiraoba, and Baisakhi. Branches will, however, remain open in Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh.April 15: Further closures are en route for banks in Tripura, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh on account of Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha), Bohag Bihu, Vishu, and Himachal Day. In Assam, the Bohag Bihu holiday will extend to April 16 as well, keeping banks shut for an additional day.April 20: Towards the latter part of the month, Karnataka will observe a bank holiday for Basava Jayanti and Akshaya TritiyaApril 21: Tripura will see bank closures for Garia Puja.In addition to these dates, banks across India remain closed on all Sundays, along with the second and fourth Saturdays each month, as part of standard practice.With several interruptions lined up, customers planning to visit bank branches for services are advised to complete their work in advance. Activities such as large cash deposits, cheque-related transactions, and other services requiring physical presence at a branch may not be possible on these days.Despite the closures, digital banking channels will continue to operate without disruption. Customers will still be able to access services such as fund transfers and bill payments through online banking platforms, mobile apps, ATMs, and UPI. However, facilities that depend on in-branch processing, including cheque clearances, demand draft issuance, and high-value cash transactions, will remain unavailable during the holiday period.
