Bank Holidays in 2026: Banks shut for 39 days—RBI releases full list

Bank Holidays in 2026 Full List: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the bank holiday calendar for 2026, offering clarity to customers planning branch visits in the new year. As per the RBI list, banks will remain closed for a total of 39 days in 2026, including weekends such as the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

Bank Holidays in January 2026

According to the RBI calendar, banks across different states and cities will remain shut for up to 10 days in January 2026. These holidays will not be uniform across the country, as several closures depend on local festivals and regional observances. Apart from festival-related holidays, banks will also be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, in line with existing norms.

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Customers planning to visit bank branches for financial work in January are advised to check the holiday list in advance to avoid
inconvenience.

How RBI decides Bank Holidays

The RBI has organised the 2026 bank holiday list by state, month and category. The calendar includes national holidays such as Republic Day and Independence Day, as well as major festivals like Diwali. It also covers region-specific festivals such as Bihu in Assam and Onam in Kerala.

This structure allows customers to quickly check holidays for specific months such as January, February, March, October or November, along with state-wise details for better planning of personal, financial and travel activities.

Bank Holidays in 2026 - Full List

As per the RBI calendar, banks across the country will remain closed on the following major national and religious occasions in 2026:

• January 26 – Republic Day
• March 3 – Holi
• March 21 – Eid-ul-Fitr
• March 27 – Ram Navami
• April 3 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Buddha Purnima
• May 27 – Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha)
• June 26 – Muharram
• August 15 – Independence Day
• September 4 – Janmashtami
• October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
• October 21 – Vijayadashami
• November 8 – Diwali
• November 24 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
• December 25 – Christmas

In addition, banks will remain closed in various states on account of local festivals such as Bihu, Onam, Ganesh Utsav and other regional celebrations. Customers are advised to refer to the state-wise holiday list for accurate information.

Digital banking services to remain available

While bank branches will remain closed on holidays, customers will continue to have access to online banking, mobile banking, UPI, ATM services and other digital payment facilities. Routine transactions are expected to remain largely unaffected despite branch closures.