Bank holiday today, 3 April: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, others closed today due to Good Friday? Check city-wise list
Bank holiday today, 3 April: All banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank will be closed in these cities, according to the RBI Bank Holiday calendar. Check the full list inside.
Bank holiday today, 3 April: Public and private banks across most cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore will be closed today, 3 April, on the occasion of Good Friday.
All banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank will be closed in these cities, according to the RBI Bank Holiday calendar.
When are banks typically closed?
The RBI categorises all bank holidays into three parts, namely, Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays and banks’ closing of accounts.
According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from region to region depending upon the festivals and observances there. However, all banks observe holidays on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.
Apart from the typical holidays, banks usually remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays. They remain open on first, third and fifth Saturdays of every month. Bank holidays are observed all across the country every Sunday.
Bank holiday today — Check full list of cities
Here is the full list of cities that are observing a bank holiday on 3 April due to Good Friday.
- Ahmedabad
- Aizawl
- Belapur
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Gangtok
- Hyderabad
- Imphal
- Itanagar
- Kanpur
- Kochi
- Kohima
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- New Delhi
- Panaji
- Patna
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Vijayawada
What is Good Friday?
Good Friday is a day observed by Christians to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a day to reflect, pray, and remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity. t is observed on the Friday of Holy Week, ending with Easter on Sunday. According to the Bible, Jesus Christ gave his life on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. This year, Good Friday falls today, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Remaining Bank holidays in April
Here is the list of the remaining bank holidays in April, including the Saturday, Sunday week-offs
11 April — Saturday — Pan India bank holiday for second Saturday week off
12 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off
14 April – Tuesday – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Biju / Buisu Festival / Tamil New Year’s Day / Bohag Bihu / Cheiraoba / Baisakhi: Bank holiday in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
15 April – Wednesday – Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha) / Bohag Bihu / Vishu / Himachal Day: Bank holiday in Agartala, Belapur, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada
16 April – Thursday – Bohag Bihu: Bank holiday in Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram
19 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off
20 April – Monday – Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya: Bank holiday in Guwahati
21 April – Tuesday – Garia Puja: Bank holiday in Agartala
25 April — Saturday — Pan India bank holiday for fourth Saturday week off
26 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off
- Good Friday is a significant religious holiday affecting banking operations.
- Bank holidays can vary by region based on local festivals and observances.
- It's essential to check the RBI Bank Holiday calendar to plan banking activities accordingly.
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