India bank holidays 2026: Here's the confirmed calendar of public, festival and weekend holidays in 2026

THe holiday calendar for 2026 includes a commix of subject observances, regional spiritual festivals, and the monetary standard endorse and fourth Saturday closures that banks follow across India.Online banking services will be available throughout the year to reduce day-to-day disruptions. But services like document verification, locker access, and cash handling - they require an in-person visit - will not be available on holidays. Below is a month-wise look at bank holidays in 2026, based on the official schedule.January 2026The year opens with the usual weekend closures, followed by a national holiday.January 10 (Saturday): Second SaturdayJanuary 24 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayJanuary 26 (Monday): Republic DayFebruary 2026February includes a religious observance alongside routine weekend breaks.February 14 (Saturday): Second SaturdayFebruary 15 (Sunday): Maha ShivaratriFebruary 28 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayMarch 2026March is one of the busier months on the calendar.March 3 (Tuesday): HoliMarch 14 (Saturday): Second SaturdayMarch 21 (Saturday): Id-ul FitrMarch 28 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayMarch 31 (Tuesday): Mahavir JayantiApril 2026A mix of religious holidays and scheduled closures.April 3 (Friday): Good FridayApril 11 (Saturday): Second SaturdayApril 25 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayMay 2026Fewer holidays, but closures still add up.May 1 (Friday): Buddha PurnimaMay 9 (Saturday): Second SaturdayMay 23 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayMay 27 (Wednesday): Bakri eid / Eid al-AdhaJune to August 2026Mid-year months remain steady, with religious dates and national observances.June 13 (Saturday): Second SaturdayJune 26 (Friday): MuharramJuly 11 (Saturday): Second SaturdayAugust 15 (Saturday): Independence DaySeptember 2026September brings another major festival.September 4 (Friday): JanmashtamiSeptember 12 (Saturday): Second SaturdaySeptember 26 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayOctober 2026One of the most active months for closures.October 2 (Friday): Gandhi JayantiOctober 10 (Saturday): Second SaturdayOctober 21 (Wednesday): Vijaya DashamiOctober 24 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayNovember to December 2026The year closes with major festivals and year-end breaks.November 8 (Sunday): DiwaliNovember 14 (Saturday): Second SaturdayNovember 24 (Tuesday): Guru Nanak JayantiNovember 28 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayDecember 12 (Saturday): Second SaturdayDecember 25 (Friday): Christmas DayDecember 26 (Saturday): Fourth SaturdayBank holidays can vary slightly by state, depending on regional observances. It is advised to check with your local branches before planning in-person visits.