2026 Indian Bank & Market Holidays
Official calendar of Indian bank closures, gazetted national holidays, and NSE/BSE trading holidays for 2026.
12-Month Holiday Calendar
Hover or tap any highlighted date to see the holiday name.
Complete 2026 Holiday Schedule (23 Days)
| Date | Day | Holiday Name & Details | Statutory Categories | Operational Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2026 | Thursday |
New Year's Day
Banks closed in select states under N.I. Act. NSE/BSE stock markets are OPEN.
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🏦 Bank Holiday (Regional) | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Open |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday |
Makar Sankranti / Pongal
Banks closed in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, AP, Telangana. Stock markets OPEN.
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🗺️ Regional Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday (Select States) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Open |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday |
Republic Day
Mandatory pan-India national holiday. Total closure across banks, exchanges & government.
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🇮🇳 National Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday |
Maha Shivratri
Gazetted Central Government & Bank holiday (Falls on Sunday).
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Open |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Tuesday |
Holi (Dhulandi)
Major pan-India festival. Commercial banks, NSE/BSE and central government offices closed.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday |
Id-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
Official Gazetted Holiday. Pan-India banking and capital markets suspended.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday |
Ram Navami
Gazetted public holiday. Trading and physical bank branch operations closed.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti
Official Central Govt & Bank Holiday under N.I. Act.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Open |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Wednesday |
Annual Bank Account Closing
Commercial banks closed for statutory year-end account auditing. Stock markets (NSE/BSE) are completely OPEN!
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🏦 Bank Holiday (Audit Only) | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Open |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday |
Good Friday
Statutory holiday nationwide. Banks, financial institutions & stock markets closed.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
Honoring the Architect of the Constitution. Banks & exchanges closed.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday |
Maharashtra Day / May Day
Stock markets (located in Mumbai) are closed. Banks closed in Maharashtra and select states.
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📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) 🏦 Bank Holiday (Regional) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday |
Bakrid / Eid-ul-Adha
Gazetted public holiday. Financial markets and banks closed nationwide.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Thursday |
Muharram
Solemn day of remembrance. Nationwide bank and trading closure.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday |
Independence Day
Mandatory pan-India national holiday. Total closure nationwide.
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🇮🇳 National Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Thursday |
Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)
Gazetted Central Govt holiday. Banking operations and stock trading suspended.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 04 Sep 2026 | Friday |
Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)
Celebrated nationwide. Banks closed under N.I. Act; select exchange segments open.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Open |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Mandatory pan-India national holiday. Nationwide dry day and full institution closure.
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🇮🇳 National Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday |
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
Victory of good over evil. Pan-India bank and stock market closure.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday |
Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)
Banks closed. Stock exchanges closed for normal hours, but conduct a special 1-hour evening Muhurat Trading session.
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🇮🇳 National Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (Special Muhurat Trading) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday |
Diwali Balipratipada / New Year
Commercial banks in Maharashtra/Gujarat and NSE/BSE exchanges closed.
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📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) 🏦 Bank Holiday (Regional) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Prakash Utsav. Mandatory Gazetted, Bank & Stock Market holiday.
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🏛️ Gazetted Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |
Christmas Day
Global and pan-India statutory holiday. All financial institutions closed.
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🇮🇳 National Holiday 🏦 Bank Holiday 📈 Market Holiday (NSE/BSE) ⚡ Multiple | 🏦 Closed | 📈 Closed |
Understanding Indian Holiday Classifications
In India, public closures are governed by distinct legal statutes. Many premier festivals cross multiple categories (e.g. Republic Day is simultaneously a National, Bank, and Market holiday).
National Holidays
Observed compulsorily across all 28 States and 8 UTs: Republic Day (26 Jan), Independence Day (15 Aug), and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct).
Gazetted Holidays
Official holidays published in The Gazette of India by the Ministry of Personnel. Mandatory for all Central Government administrative offices, courts, and ministries.
Bank Holidays (N.I. Act)
Notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Physical bank branches and paper clearing are closed. Includes the statutory Annual Bank Account Closing on April 1st.
Market Holidays (NSE / BSE)
Trading holidays scheduled by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) & Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). No regular trading in Equity, F&O, or Currency.
Multi-Category Holidays (Overlap Explained)
Most major festivals fall into multiple categories simultaneously. For example, Good Friday, Holi, and Id-ul-Fitr are Gazetted + Bank + Market Holidays. On these days, financial clearing, stock markets, and administrative desks are entirely shut. Conversely, on April 1st (Annual Bank Closing), commercial bank branches are closed, but stock markets (NSE & BSE) are completely open for regular trading!