This comes at a time when FY26 is ending. Transactions, filings, last-minute visits – all of it tends to pick up in this period. Which makes the timing relevant.
March 31: Mahavir Jayanti
Banks will remain closed in several cities on March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti – a key Jain festival listed under the RBI holiday calendar.
The holiday will be observed in cities including Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Hyderabad, among others. Multiple states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are covered.
April 1: Annual bank closing
April 1 is marked as the annual closing of bank accounts.
Branches in most parts of the country will remain shut as banks complete their year-end financial processes. This includes cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and New Delhi.
A few centres – including Gangtok, Shillong and Aizawl – may not observe this closure, depending on local schedules.
April 2: Maundy Thursday
April 2 will be a bank holiday in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram for Maundy Thursday.
The observance, also called Pesaha Vyazham in Kerala, is recognised under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The closure is limited only to these locations.
April 3: Good Friday
Banks across most major cities will remain closed on April 3 for Good Friday.
The holiday is widely observed, including in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Kochi. However, some centres such as Jaipur, Guwahati and Chandigarh are not listed under this closure.
April 5: Sunday closure
April 5 falls on a Sunday. Banks will remain closed nationwide, as per the standard weekly schedule.
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What this means for customers
Not all closures apply everywhere. But in many cities, customers may face limited access for routine banking work – branch visits, cheque clearances and in-person services in several regions.
Online banking will remain functional. But for branch-related work, scheduling ahead may be necessary.