Introduction
As 2025 comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to start planning by reviewing the holiday calendar for 2026. Preparing in advance not only helps streamline your schedule but also allows you to plan short getaways or family time more efficiently.
Having a clear view of the bank holidays ensures the smooth handling of essential activities, such as transactions, branch visits, or scheduled payments, and avoids any last-minute hurdles.
Below is a well-organised list of significant bank holidays in India for 2026, compiled based on nationally recognised and commonly marked holidays. Please note that certain dates may vary depending on state-specific customs and regional compliance requirements.
Understanding Bank Holidays in India
January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Meghalaya, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Birthday | Chandigarh |
| January 14 | Wednesday | Makara Sankranti/Uttarayana Punyakala/Pongal/Magha Bihu/Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh |
| January 15 | Thursday | Thiruvalluvar Day/Mattu Pongal | Puducherry, Tamil Nadu |
| January 16 | Friday | Uzhavar Thirunal | Tamil Nadu |
| January 23 | Friday | Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti/Vir Surendra Sai Jayanti/Saraswati Puja | Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal |
February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| February 1 | Sunday | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday/Thai Poosam | Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu |
| February 15 | Sunday | Mahashivratri | Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Losar | Sikkim |
| February 19 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Maharashtra |
March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Holi Dahan | Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh |
| March 4 | Wednesday | Holi/Dhuleti/Doljatra/Vine | Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid Al Fitr/Ramjan-Eid | ALL STATES |
| March 21 | Saturday | Sarhul | Jharkhand |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti/Mahavir Janma Kalyanak | Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| April 5 | Sunday | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday | Telangana |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Vishu/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Tamil New Year/Bohag Bihu/Buisu Festival | Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| April 15 | Wednesday | Himachal Day/Bengali New Year/Bohag Bihu | Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, West Bengal |
| April 19 | Sunday | Bhagvan Shree Parshuram Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh |
| April 20 | Monday | Basava Jayanthi/Akshaya Tritiya | Karnataka |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day/May Day/Buddha Purnima | Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| May 9 | Saturday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti/Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore | Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal |
| May 16 | Saturday | State Day | Sikkim |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam | Tripura |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Bakri Id (Id-ul-Zuha/Id-ul-Ad’ha) | ALL STATES |
| May 31 | Sunday | Saga Dawa | Sikkim |
June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| June 29 | Monday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh |
July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Beh Dienkhlam | Meghalaya |
| July 16 | Thursday | Ratha Yatra | Odisha |
| July 17 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing | Meghalaya |
| July 18 | Saturday | Drukpa Tshe-Zi | Sikkim |
| July 21 | Tuesday | Kharchi Puja | Tripura |
August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| August 7 | Friday | Ker Puja | Tripura |
| August 8 | Saturday | Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Sikkim |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi)/Janmashtami | ALL STATES |
| August 16 | Sunday | Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur | Tripura |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Edi-e-Meelad (Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday)/Barafath/First Onam | Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh |
September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| September 4 | Friday | Shree Krishna Ashtami/Janmashtami/De Jure Transfer Day | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh |
| September 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day)/Samvatsari/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Vinayagar Chaturthi | Andhra Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)/Nuakhai | Goa, Odisha |
| September 22 | Tuesday | Karma Pooja | Jharkhand |
| September 26 | Saturday | Id-E-Milad/Indrajatra | Chhattisgarh, Sikkim |
October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | ALL STATES |
| October 11 | Sunday | Navaratra Sthapna | Rajasthan |
| October 18 | Sunday | Durga Puja/Maha Saptami | Assam, Tripura, West Bengal |
| October 19 | Monday | Durga Puja/Mahashtami/Maha Ashtami | Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Durga Puja/Mahanavami/Ayutha Pooja/Vijayadasami/Dussehra | Assam, Bihar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Durga Puja | Sikkim |
| October 26 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab |
| October 31 | Saturday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birthday | Gujarat |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| November 1 | Sunday | Kannada Rajyotsava | Karnataka |
| November 6 | Friday | Wangala Festival | Meghalaya |
| November 9 | Monday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)/Govardhan Puja | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Sikkim |
| November 10 | Tuesday | Deepawali/Vikram Samvat New Year Day/Balipadyami/Govardhan Puja | Bihar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Bhai Bij/Bhratridwitiya/Chitragupta Jayanti/Deepawali | Gujarat, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| November 24 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti/Rahas Purnima/Kartika Purnima | Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| November 25 | Tuesday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | Punjab |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/UTs |
| December 3 | Thursday | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | Goa |
| December 12 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma | Meghalaya |
| December 18 | Friday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham/Loosong/Namsoong | Meghalaya, Sikkim |
| December 19 | Saturday | Goa Liberation Day | Goa |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Festival | Meghalaya |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | ALL STATES |
| December 30 | Wednesday | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah | Meghalaya |
Conclusion
Having the complete list of bank holidays in India for 2026 helps everyone plan more effectively. India observes multiple national and regional holidays. Moreover, each state has unique celebrations.
Additionally, leveraging digital banking minimizes the impact of holidays. Therefore, embrace technology for seamless banking. Moreover, UPI and mobile banking work continuously.
For DSA agents, understanding bank holidays in India in 2026 is crucial. Therefore, plan application submissions strategically.
So, bookmark this comprehensive list of bank holidays, so that your banking activities will remain smooth and efficient!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Do all banks follow the same holiday calendar?
National holidays are common across India. However, regional holidays vary by state. Moreover, optional holidays differ by bank. Therefore, check your specific state and bank calendar.
Q2: Will NEFT and RTGS work on bank holidays?
NEFT now operates 24/7, including holidays. However, RTGS may be unavailable on holidays. Moreover, IMPS serves as an alternative for immediate transfers. Therefore, digital payment options exist.
Q3: How do bank holidays affect loan processing?
Loan applications submitted before holidays face processing delays. Moreover, verifications and approvals have paused. Additionally, disbursals may get delayed.
Q4: Do bank holidays affect credit card payments?
Due dates remain the same regardless of holidays. Moreover, delays may incur charges. However, online payments can be made anytime. Therefore, use digital channels to avoid penalties.
