Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: What will be closed on April 14? Here’s everything you need to know

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: The Government of India has announced April 14, 2026 (Tuesday), as a public holiday to mark the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. According to the government notification from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training), this holiday shall be observed in all Central Government offices, including industrial establishments, nationwide.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026

Ambedkar Jayanti, also called Bhim Jayanti, is celebrated every year on April 14 to honor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a social reformer and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. In 2026, Ambedkar Jayanti falls on Tuesday. The day is commemorated across India, with schools, colleges, banks, and offices observing closures in various states.

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Celebrated annually, Ambedkar Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891–1956). The day pays tribute to his significant contributions as a jurist, social reformer, and champion of equality, social justice, and human rights for marginalised communities. Also known as "Equality Day," it honors Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy as the "Father of the Indian Constitution" and his lifelong fight against social discrimination.

The central government has officially declared April 14 as a public holiday. The Reserve Bank of India’s annual holiday calendar also lists this day as a bank holiday across most states.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Bank Holiday on April 14

Banks across India will remain closed in observance of Ambedkar Jayanti. The day also features regional celebrations such as Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Biju/Buisu Festival, Tamil New Year, and Bohag Bihu, celebrated in cities including:

Agartala, Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Srinagar, Tiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada. According to the RBI calendar, banks will remain closed in these cities.

Other upcoming regional holidays also include Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya in Karnataka on April 20.

Upcoming bank holidays next week:

April 15–16: Regional New Year festivals (select states)
April 20: Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya (Karnataka)

How RBI categorise holidays?

The RBI categorises bank holidays into three main types:

1) Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act–These affect cheque clearing and branch-based banking services at the national or state level.

2) RTGS Holidays–Days when Real Time Gross Settlement transactions are not processed through bank branches.

3) Bank Closing of Accounts–Typically observed on April 1 for annual account closing.

Do online banking services remain available?

Yes, despite physical branches being closed, digital and online banking services remain fully operational.

24/7 Availability: RTGS, NEFT, UPI and internet banking services operate continuously throughout the holidays. Customers can use the digital banking services to transfer funds, pay bills and shop online at any hour of the day, including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays and on official bank holidays.

Transaction Processing: Digital transactions reach completion in less than one minute or within thirty minutes in most situations. When a user performs a payment through mobile banking or internet banking, the transaction will process without any delays during holidays.

Branch Limitations: Physical bank branches have restrictions, while digital channels enable users to access all services without interruptions. Bank branches will not process RTGS transactions that customers initiate at the branch during holidays or during the second and fourth Saturdays when the branch remains closed. The bank only processes transactions that customers submit through its online digital platforms during these specific times.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Stock Market Holiday on April 14

All stock market segments, including Equity, Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, and Commodity Derivatives, will remain closed on April 14. This will be the final trading holiday in April 2026.

Stock Market Holidays FY26

• May 1 – Maharashtra Day
• May 28 – Bakrid
• June 26 – Muharram
• September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
• October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
• October 20 – Dussehra
• November 10 – Diwali Balipratipada
• November 24 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
• December 25 – Christmas