Bank Holidays on Saturdays (2026)

The following Saturdays in 2026 are designated as bank holidays, as per the standard schedule.

Date Day
10 January 2026  2nd Saturday 
24 January 2026  4th Saturday 
14 February 2026  2nd Saturday 
28 February 2026  4th Saturday 
14 March 2026  2nd Saturday 
28 March 2026  4th Saturday 
11 April 2026  2nd Saturday 
25 April 2026  4th Saturday 
9 May 2026  2nd Saturday 
23 May 2026  4th Saturday 
13 June 2026  2nd Saturday 
27 June 2026  4th Saturday 
11 July 2026  2nd Saturday 
25 July 2026  4th Saturday 
8 August 2026  2nd Saturday 
22 August 2026  4th Saturday 
12 September 2026  2nd Saturday 
26 September 2026  4th Saturday 
10 October 2026  2nd Saturday 
24 October 2026  4th Saturday 
14 November 2026  2nd Saturday 
28 November 2026  4th Saturday 
12 December 2026  2nd Saturday 
26 December 2026  4th Saturday 

About Saturday Bank Holidays in 2026

According to the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 2015, all banks in India—both public sector and private sector—remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

Banks operate as usual on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays (if applicable).

In addition to Saturday closures, banks across the country are also closed on Sundays and notified public holidays.

If you are planning a visit to your bank branch, it is advisable to check the complete holiday list to confirm whether it will be open on a particular Saturday or weekend day.

FAQs on Saturday Bank Holidays in 2026

Are Saturday bank holidays applicable across all states and union territories in India?

Yes, Saturday bank holidays are uniformly observed across all states and union territories in India. All banks—both private and public sector—remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

Who decides bank holidays, and do they apply to all types of banks?

Bank holidays in India are determined by the Reserve Bank of India. These holidays apply to all categories of banks, including cooperative banks, regional rural banks, private sector banks, public sector banks, and both scheduled and non-scheduled banks.

Are online banking services available on second and fourth Saturdays?

Yes, digital banking services remain fully operational even when banks are closed. Customers can use internet banking, mobile banking, UPI, IMPS, and NEFT services. However, certain services like RTGS transactions may have limited availability depending on bank policies.

Are ATMs operational on second and fourth Saturdays?

Yes, ATMs continue to function normally even when bank branches are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays.

Are banks also closed on Sundays following the second and fourth Saturdays?

Yes, banks remain closed on all Sundays, including those that follow the second and fourth Saturday holidays.