Days banks are closed in West Bengal in April 2026
| Date | Day | Why banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Wednesday | Yearly closing of bank accounts |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 5 Apr | Sunday | Sunday |
| 11 Apr | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 12 Apr | Sunday | Sunday |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Biju / Buisu Festival / Tamil New Year's Day / Bohag Bihu / Cheiraoba / Baisakhi |
| 15 Apr | Wednesday | Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha) / Bohag Bihu / Vishu / Himachal Day |
| 19 Apr | Sunday | Sunday |
| 25 Apr | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 Apr | Sunday | Sunday |
| 29 Apr | Wednesday | General Elections to West Bengal Legislative Assembly 2026 |
Highlighted rows are holidays on RBI's list; holiday names are as RBI publishes them.
Working days and long weekends
Banks in West Bengal are open on 19 days in April 2026. No holiday joins a weekend to make three or more closed days in a row this month.
Cheques deposited just before a closed day clear on the next working day. EMIs and SIPs due on a closed day are usually debited on the next working day. UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, ATMs and net banking work every day.
See every holiday of the year in the West Bengal bank holidays 2026 list, or all states in bank holidays in April 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are banks closed in West Bengal in April 2026?
11 days: 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr, 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 29 Apr. 5 are holidays on RBI's list; the rest are Sundays and bank Saturdays.
Is 1 April 2026 a bank holiday in West Bengal?
Yes: banks are closed for Yearly closing of bank accounts on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Which Saturdays are banks closed in April 2026?
The second and fourth Saturdays: 11 Apr and 25 Apr. Banks are open on the other Saturdays unless a holiday falls on them.
Do UPI, NEFT and RTGS work on bank holidays?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS run 24×7, including on bank holidays, Sundays and bank Saturdays, as do ATMs and net banking. Cheque clearing and branch services wait for the next working day.
Sources
Last checked on 19 September 2026. Holidays can be added or moved at short notice, for example for elections; confirm with your branch before an important visit.