Bank Holidays Saturday 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 18th, 2025

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2 min read

Bank holidays on Saturdays in 2026 follow a simple rule across India: all banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, as decided by the RBI in 2015. 

First, third, and fifth Saturdays are normal working days, while Sundays are always off. This clear schedule helps you plan visits or transactions without surprises.

List of Saturday Bank Holidays in 2026:

Here is the complete list of second and fourth Saturdays in 2026 when all banks in India will be closed.

Month

Second Saturday

Fourth Saturday

January10 January 202624 January 2026
February14 February 202628 February 2026
March14 March 202628 March 2026
April11 April 202625 April 2026
May09 May 202623 May 2026
June13 June 202627 June 2026
July11 July 202625 July 2026
August08 August 202622 August 2026
September12 September 202626 September 2026
October10 October 202624 October 2026
November14 November 202628 November 2026
December12 December 202626 December 2026

These Saturday bank holidays give bank staff a balanced weekend while keeping services steady on other days. If a national or regional holiday falls on a second or fourth Saturday, the branch stays closed as usual - no extra day off is given. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are only the second and fourth Saturdays bank holidays in 2026?

The RBI introduced this rule in 2015 to give bank employees a better work-life balance while keeping enough working days in the month.

Do banks open on first or third Saturdays in 2026?

Yes, first, third, and fifth Saturdays (if any) are regular working days with normal branch hours.

What if a festival falls on a second or fourth Saturday in 2026?

The bank remains closed as it is already a scheduled Saturday holiday, so no separate extra holiday is declared.

Are online services affected on the Saturday bank holidays 2026?

No, net banking, mobile apps, UPI, and ATMs stay fully operational on every Saturday holiday.

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REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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I manifest my zeal in financial quantitative & quantitative research and have been instrumental in creating a robust process for the evaluation and monitoring of mutual funds. I’m responsible for Equity and Mutual Funds Research while creating instrumental mathematical models for portfolio construction after evaluating funds, and I play an integral role in analyzing changes in mutual funds, micro, and macro-economic indicators, and equity market events and trends. My views on asset classes which are integral in creating an investment strategy for any profile. Read more

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