Banks across India will remain closed for multiple days next week due to holidays like Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday.
Between March 30 and April 5, 2026, both government and private banks will remain shut for up to six days in different states.
If you have any important bank work, it is better to check the holiday list in advance and plan accordingly.
Full List of Bank Holidays (March 30 – April 5)
Here’s a simple breakdown of when banks will be closed:
March 30 (Monday) – Mahavir Jayanti: Closed in Karnataka
March 31 (Tuesday) – Mahavir Jayanti: Closed in many states including Delhi, UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and more
April 1 (Wednesday) – Annual Closing: Banks closed in most states across India
April 2 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday: Closed in Kerala
April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday: Closed in most states
April 5 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday: Banks closed across India
Because of these holidays, banking services may be affected throughout the week.
When Do Banks Usually Remain Closed?
According to the Reserve Bank of India, bank holidays are decided based on different categories and local festivals.
Here are the usual rules:
Banks are closed on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti
Second and fourth Saturdays are holidays
Banks remain open on first, third, and fifth Saturdays
Every Sunday is a holiday across India
Also, some holidays vary from state to state depending on local festivals and traditions.
Online Banking Will Continue Without Any Issue
Even though bank branches will remain closed, online services will continue to work normally.
You can still use:
UPI payments
Net banking
Money transfers
Online loan services
Cheque book requests
So, while branch visits may be delayed, digital banking will remain fully active.
Plan Your Bank Work in Advance
With so many holidays in a short period, it is important to plan your banking tasks carefully.
Try to finish urgent work before the holidays or wait until banks reopen regularly to avoid any inconvenience.
