If you are planning to visit the bank for any important work, this update is important for you. Before stepping out, make sure to check the list of bank holidays for 2026 to avoid inconvenience.
As per the RBI holiday calendar, there will be several bank holidays throughout the year. In fact, banks may remain closed for multiple consecutive days, especially in the last week of January.
Bank Holidays in the Last Week of January
January includes many festivals and national holidays, so it is important to know the bank closure dates in advance.
January 23: Banks will remain closed in West Bengal and Odisha on account of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti and Saraswati Puja.
January 24: Banks across the country will be closed due to the fourth Saturday.
January 25: Weekly holiday on Sunday.
January 26: Banks will be closed nationwide for Republic Day, a national holiday.
Because of these holidays, banks in many states may remain closed for four consecutive days from January 23 to January 26.
Major Bank Holidays in 2026
The list of bank holidays in 2026 is quite long. Some of the major holidays observed across the country include:
Holi: March 3 (Tuesday)
Good Friday: April 3 (Friday)
Independence Day: August 15 (Saturday)
Dussehra: October 20 (Tuesday)
Diwali: November 8 (Sunday)
Christmas: December 25 (Friday)
Digital Banking Services Will Continue
There is no need to worry about essential transactions during bank holidays. Digital banking services will remain fully operational. You can use mobile banking and net banking for transactions.
ATMs will be available for cash withdrawals, and payments through apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm will continue without any interruption.
