Bank Holiday Today: Banks in many parts of India are closed today, April 3, on account of Good Friday. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, bank closures may vary depending on the city, as some states observe this holiday while others may remain open.
Customers are advised to check city-wise bank status before visiting a branch. However, online banking services like UPI, mobile banking, and ATMs will continue to work as usual.
Are Banks Open or Closed Today On Good Friday?
Public and private banks across most cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore, will be closed today, April 3, on the occasion of Good Friday.
All banks including SBI, HDFC, PNB, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank will be closed in these cities, according to the RBI Bank Holiday calendar.
When Banks Are Closed?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) divides bank holidays into three types: holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, and days when banks close their accounts.
Bank holidays are not the same everywhere and can change from state to state depending on local festivals and events. However, banks across India remain closed on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.
Apart from these, banks are usually closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, while they stay open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays. Bank are also closed every Sunday across the country.
Where Banks Open or Closed Today On Good Friday?
Ahmedabad
Aizawl
Belapur
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Chennai
Dehradun
Gangtok
Hyderabad
Imphal
Itanagar
Kanpur
Kochi
Kohima
Kolkata
Lucknow
Mumbai
Nagpur
New Delhi
Panaji
Patna
Raipur
Ranchi
Shillong
Shimla
Thiruvananthapuram
Vijayawada
RBI Calendar List: Bank Holiday in April 2026
11 April — Saturday — Pan India bank holiday for second Saturday week off
12 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off
14 April – Tuesday – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Biju / Buisu Festival / Tamil New Year’s Day / Bohag Bihu / Cheiraoba / Baisakhi: Bank holiday in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
15 April – Wednesday – Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha) / Bohag Bihu / Vishu / Himachal Day: Bank holiday in Agartala, Belapur, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
16 April – Thursday – Bohag Bihu: Bank holiday in Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram
19 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off
20 April – Monday – Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya: Bank holiday in Guwahati
21 April – Tuesday – Garia Puja: Bank holiday in Agartala
25 April — Saturday — Pan India bank holiday for fourth Saturday week off
26 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off
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