Bank Holiday Today: Banks across India are scheduled to remain closed today, April 25 as it is the fourth Saturday of the month
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) region-wise holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2026-27 states that banks are scheduled to be closed during weekends except on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of each month.
When Are Banks Closed?
RBI marks bank holidays in various parts of the country typically to observe national, religious and regional occurrences. In addition to such observances, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with Sundays of every month.
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When Is The Next Bank Holiday?
The next bank holiday is tomorrow, April 26, 2026 since it is a Sunday. In addition to the weekend holidays, banks will next remain closed on May 1 due to Maharashtra Day/ May Day (Labour Day). For the month of April, banks will observe six holidays in addition to the weekend holidays.
Bank Holidays in May
May 1, 2026: Maharashtra Din/Buddha Pournima/May Day (Labour Day)/Birth Anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu
May 9, 2026: Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore
May 16, 2026: State Day
May 26, 2026: Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam
May 27, 2026: Eid-UI-Adha-(Bakri-Eid)/Id-ul-Zuha
May 28, 2026: Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha)
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What Services 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. Other banking services such as transfer of funds through NEFT/RTGS, request for demand drafts, card services such as issuance of credit, debit and ATM cards will be available on a bank holiday. Additionally, account related services such as account maintainence, standing instructions setup and locker applications can be accessed by customers.
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