Bank branches remained closed in several states across India on Friday, April 3, 2026, on account of Good Friday, in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday schedule, while operations continued in select regions.
Good Friday, observed by the Christian community to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is designated as a public holiday in multiple states, resulting in the suspension of banking services in those jurisdictions.
According to the Reserve Bank of India holiday list, bank branches were shut in most states including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, along with several northeastern states.
In contrast, banking operations remained functional in Tripura, Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir, where the Good Friday holiday is not observed for banking closures.
Customers in states where bank branches were closed will be able to complete their banking transactions from Monday.
Reserve Bank of India data shows that bank holidays during April vary by state. On April 1, banks were closed in most states except Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh. On April 2, banks were closed in Kerala. On April 3, banks were closed nationwide except in Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir.
On April 14, banks will remain closed in most states on account of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, except in Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh. On April 15, bank holidays will be observed in Tripura, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh. On April 16, banks will remain closed only in Assam. On April 20, banks will be closed in Karnataka, and on April 21 in Tripura.
Customers and investors planning banking transactions were advised to verify the operational status of bank branches in their respective states before visiting.
Customers were also advised to use digital banking channels, including internet banking, mobile applications and UPI, to carry out transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, bill payments and fund transfers during holidays.
Digital banking services allow customers to complete transactions remotely, particularly on public holidays when physical branches remain closed.
