Bank Holiday Today: Several states are going for legislative elections in the month of April with polling starting in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, today, April 9.
Authorities typically declare a public holiday in regions where voting is being condcuted for people to cast their votes conveniently. Here's an update on whether banks will remain on closed in these areas on polling day -
Are Banks Open Or Closed In Kerala Today?
Banks in Kerala will remain closed on Thursday, April 9 due to general election to the state assembly, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) region-wise holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2026-27. Banks in rest of the country are scheduled to be open today as per the central bank.
Update On Bank Holiday In Other Poll Bound States/UTs
RBI has not declared a bank holilday in states and union territories such as Assam, Puducherry so far. Customers in these areas should check with local bank branch to confirm whether it is open or not.
When Is The Next Bank Holiday?
In addition to weekend holidays, banks will next remain closed on April 14 due to Ambedkar Jayanti. For the month of April, banks will observe eight holidays in addition to the weekend holidays.
When Are Banks Closed?
The central bank designates bank holidays in various parts of the country primarily to observe national, religious and regional occurrences. Apart from such observances, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with Sundays of every month.
What Services Are Available On A Bank Holiday?
Banks typically offer online banking services across the country, even during bank holidays. These services can be used for convenient financial transactions.
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Bank Holidays In April
April 1 - To enable banks to close their yearly accounts
April 2- Maundy Thursday
April 3 - Good Friday
April 14 - Ambedkar Jayanti, Bihu, Tamil New Year etc.
April 15 - Bengali New Year, Bohag Bihu, Himachal Day
April 16 - Bohag Bihu
April 20 - Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya
April 21 - Garia Puja
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