Bank Holidays 2026: When exactly are banks closed in the new year? The complete official list of bank holidays for 2026 released

• RBI has released the complete list of bank holidays for 2026
• Banks will be closed due to national and state-level festivals
• The second and fourth Saturdays will always be bank holidays
• Digital and net banking services will remain operationalScroll down to read the news in brief...

The new year has begun, and many have made new resolutions for 2026. This year, when planning important bank-related tasks, it is necessary to know the bank holidays. Otherwise, there is a possibility of confusion at the last moment. The RBI has announced the list of bank holidays for 2026, according to which banks across the country will remain closed due to national and local holidays.

In addition to national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, holidays are declared at the state level due to festivals like Mahashivratri, Holi, Bakri Eid, Janmashtami, Christmas, and Diwali. Banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, but digital and net banking will continue, allowing transactions to be made.

The major bank holidays in 2026 are as follows: January 10, 24, 26; February 14, 15, 28; March 3, 14, 20, 28; April 3, 11, 14, 25; May 1, 9, 23, 27; June 13, 27; July 11, 25; August 8, 15, 22; September 4, 12, 26; October 2, 10, 24; November 8, 14, 28; and December 12, 25, 26.

On these dates, all banks across the country will remain closed, while there may be additional holidays based on local festivals and decisions. Plan your financial transactions keeping these holidays in mind to avoid any inconvenience in the new year.