Even though some bank branches may look open on April 1, regular customers will not get branch services on this day. The day is reserved for the annual closing of accounts and important financial work.
Bank employees remain busy with closing the accounts for the entire financial year and completing other key accounting tasks.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the financial year ends on March 31 every year, and banks complete the final account closing on April 1.
Because of this, while some branches stay open, customers cannot visit them for normal banking work.
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Bank Holidays in April 2026
Banking services will also be affected on several other dates in April due to holidays and festivals.
Good Friday Holiday – April 3
Banks will remain closed in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru on April 3 because of Good Friday.
State-Wise Holidays – April 14 to 16
Banks will remain closed in different states between April 14 and April 16 due to festivals and important occasions like:
Bihu
Vishu
Tamil New Year
Ambedkar Jayanti
Baisakhi
Bengali New Year
Himachal Day
States likely to be affected include Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and some others.
More Holidays – April 20 and 21
Banking services will also be limited in some states on April 20 and 21.
For example:
April 20 – Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya
April 21 – Garia Puja
States such as Karnataka and Tripura may see reduced banking services on these dates.
Digital Banking Services Will Continue
Even when bank branches are closed, digital banking services will continue without interruption.
Customers can still:
send money through UPI
use mobile banking
access internet banking
withdraw cash from ATMs
However, some branch-based services will not be available, such as:
cheque clearing
demand drafts
other branch-related transactions
Because of this, it is better to complete important banking work before the holiday dates to avoid any inconvenience later.
RBI April 2026 Bank Holiday Dates
Here is the reason-wise holiday list for April 2026:
| Date | Reason |
|---|---|
| April 1 | Financial year closing for banks |
| April 2 | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti / Mahabishab Sankranti / Biju / Buisu Festival / Tamil New Year / Bohag Bihu / Cheiraoba / Baisakhi |
| April 15 | Bengali New Year / Bohag Bihu / Vishu / Himachal Day |
| April 16 | Bohag Bihu |
| April 20 | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya |
| April 21 | Garia Puja |