RBI Official Schedule — 2026

BANK HOLIDAYS 2026

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Today · Sunday, 03 May 2026
CLOSED

Sunday — Weekly Off

Tomorrow
🟢 OPEN

Regular Working Day

Next Holiday
9 days

Buddha Purnima

12 May 2026

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36
Total Holidays
18
National
18
Regional
24
2nd/4th Saturdays

ALL INDIA HOLIDAYS

Under Negotiable Instruments Act · RBI 2026

Jan 14
Makar Sankranti / Pongal
Wednesday · 14 Jan 2026
REGIONAL
Jan 23
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
Friday · 23 Jan 2026
REGIONAL
Jan 26
Republic Day
Monday · 26 Jan 2026
NATIONAL
Feb 02
Vasant Panchami
Monday · 02 Feb 2026
REGIONAL
Feb 19
Shivaji Jayanti
Thursday · 19 Feb 2026
REGIONAL
Feb 26
Maha Shivaratri
Thursday · 26 Feb 2026
REGIONAL
Mar 17
Holi
Tuesday · 17 Mar 2026
NATIONAL
Mar 18
Dhulendi (Day after Holi)
Wednesday · 18 Mar 2026
REGIONAL
Mar 30
Id-ul-Fitr (Eid)
Monday · 30 Mar 2026
NATIONAL
Mar 31
Annual Closing of Banks
Tuesday · 31 Mar 2026
NATIONAL
Apr 02
Good Friday
Thursday · 02 Apr 2026
NATIONAL
Apr 06
Gudi Padwa / Ugadi
Monday · 06 Apr 2026
REGIONAL
Apr 10
Ram Navami
Friday · 10 Apr 2026
REGIONAL
Apr 14
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Tuesday · 14 Apr 2026
NATIONAL
Apr 14
Tamil New Year / Vishu
Tuesday · 14 Apr 2026
REGIONAL
Apr 21
Mahavir Jayanti
Tuesday · 21 Apr 2026
NATIONAL
May 01
May Day / Maharashtra Day
Friday · 01 May 2026
REGIONAL
May 12
Buddha Purnima
Tuesday · 12 May 2026
NATIONAL
May 25
Idul Zuha (Bakrid)
Monday · 25 May 2026
NATIONAL
Jun 24
Muharram
Wednesday · 24 Jun 2026
NATIONAL
Jul 06
Rath Yatra
Monday · 06 Jul 2026
REGIONAL
Aug 15
Independence Day
Saturday · 15 Aug 2026
NATIONAL
Aug 16
Parsi New Year
Sunday · 16 Aug 2026
REGIONAL
Aug 22
Raksha Bandhan
Saturday · 22 Aug 2026
REGIONAL
Aug 24
Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
Monday · 24 Aug 2026
NATIONAL
Sep 03
Janmashtami
Thursday · 03 Sep 2026
NATIONAL
Sep 16
Milad-un-Nabi
Wednesday · 16 Sep 2026
REGIONAL
Oct 02
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Friday · 02 Oct 2026
NATIONAL
Oct 19
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
Monday · 19 Oct 2026
NATIONAL
Oct 20
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Tuesday · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL
Nov 01
Karnataka Rajyotsava / Haryana Day
Sunday · 01 Nov 2026
REGIONAL
Nov 07
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Saturday · 07 Nov 2026
NATIONAL
Nov 08
Diwali Holiday / Govardhan Puja
Sunday · 08 Nov 2026
REGIONAL
Nov 09
Bhai Dooj
Monday · 09 Nov 2026
REGIONAL
Nov 24
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Tuesday · 24 Nov 2026
NATIONAL
Dec 25
Christmas
Friday · 25 Dec 2026
NATIONAL

SATURDAY RULE

🔴 BANKS CLOSED

Banks are closed on 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. These are treated as full bank holidays across India.

🟢 BANKS OPEN

Banks remain open on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of every month with regular working hours (10:00 AM — 4:00 PM).

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Is Bank Open Today?

No, banks are closed today because of Sunday — Weekly Off. Online banking services like UPI, NEFT (24x7), and IMPS remain available.

What are Bank Working Hours?

Most banks in India operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Monday to Saturday, except 2nd & 4th Sat). Some branches have extended hours. Digital services like UPI, NEFT, RTGS work 24/7.

Can I do Online Transactions?

Yes! UPI, IMPS, and NEFT operate 24x7 even on bank holidays. RTGS also works round the clock. Only branch-based services are affected by holidays.

Which Saturdays are Holidays?

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month are bank holidays. Banks remain open on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays with regular hours. All Sundays are weekly off.