2026 Bank Holidays List
Get ready for 2026 with the latest Bank Holidays list, including the second and fourth Saturdays.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2025-12-27 13:23 GMT
With just a week to go before the New Year 2026 arrives, the holiday list for the upcoming year has already been announced. Among these, bank holidays hold special significance which are necessary as they regulate financial and administrative activities across the country. From Republic Day and Independence Day to regional celebrations like Pongal and Milad un-Nabi, each holiday reflects the nation’s unity in diversity.
Check out the complete list of bank holidays, including the second and fourth Saturdays dates essential for individuals, businesses, and institutions to plan their schedules and financial transactions effectively.
January: Makar Sankranti (15), Republic Day (26) | 10th and 24th are second and fourth Saturdays
So 24th Saturday, 25th Sunday, and 26th Monday form long holidays.
February: No holidays, while the 14th and 28th are the second and fourth Saturdays
March: Holi (3), Ugadi (19), Ramadan (20 in AP, 21 in Telangana), Sri Rama Navami (27) |14th and 28th are second and fourth Saturdays
So 27th, 28th and 29th form long holidays
April: Accounts Closing Day (1), Good Friday (3), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (14) |11th and 25th are the second and fourth Saturdays
May: May Day (1), Bakrid (27) | 9th and 23rd are second and fourth Saturdays
June: Muharram (25 in AP, 26 in Telangana) | 13th and 27th are second and fourth Saturdays
So for the State of Telangana 26th, 27th, and 28th are three consecutive holidays.
July: No holidays, while the 11th and 25th are the second and fourth Saturdays
August: Independence Day (15), Milad un-Nabi (25 in AP, 26 in Telangana) |8th and 22nd are the second and fourth Saturdays
September: Sri Krishna Janmashtami (4), Vinayaka Chavithi (14) |12th and 26th are the second and fourth Saturdays
12th, 13th and 14th are long holidays
October: Gandhi Jayanti (2), Vijayadashami (20) | 10th and 24th are the second and fourth Saturdays
November: Guru Nanak Jayanti (24), no holiday on this day in AP/Telangana. Diwali 8th is a Sunday | 14th and 28th are the second and fourth Saturdays
December: Christmas (25) |12th and 26th are the second and fourth Saturdays
So 25th, 26th, and 27th form long holidays.