If you were planning to go to the bank today, it is possible that you may have to postpone your plan. In fact, today—April 3, 2026—banks will remain closed on Good Friday. According to the official holidays calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), it is a ‘Notified Bank Holiday’.
As a result, banks across North India—from New Delhi to cities like Kanpur, Raipur and Ranchi—will remain closed. Even in South India, banks will remain closed in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai and Kochi. In eastern India, there will be no banking operations in Kolkata, Patna and Bhubaneswar. Similarly, in western India, banks will remain closed in cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Nagpur.
What is ‘Notified Holiday’?
This means a holiday which is already fixed by the government in its official calendar. In case of banking, such holidays are declared under the provisions of the ‘Negotiable Instruments Act’. When the Reserve Bank ‘notifies’ a particular day, it becomes mandatory for all government and private banks across the country to keep their branches closed on that day. On such days, all banking transactions and administrative paperwork are legally halted.
Which services will remain operational?
Although the banks themselves will remain closed, there is no need to worry as ATMs will remain operational. You can withdraw cash using these features. Digital platforms like UPI, net banking and mobile banking apps will also continue to function as usual. Additionally, online fund transfer services—such as IMPS and NEFT—will also remain operational. Banks are scheduled to reopen on Saturday, April 4. Since it is the first Saturday of the month, there will be no holiday on this day. After April 4, banks will remain closed once again on Sunday, April 5.
