Bank Holiday on 3 April: Are SBI and HDFC Banks Closed for Good Friday?
Banks in many major Indian cities will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. The shutdown follows observance of Good Friday.
State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, PNB, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank are among the institutions affected. The RBI bank holiday calendar lists the closures for the day.
Cities observing the bank holiday on April 3
The RBI schedule shows the holiday applies across multiple centres. Customers in these cities should plan transactions accordingly.
- 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
Why banks close on certain days
The RBI classifies bank holidays under three main headings. These are Negotiable Instruments Act holidays, RTGS holidays and account-closing days.
Regional festivals and observances determine many local holidays. National holidays such as Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti are observed nationwide.
Saturday and Sunday rules
Banks are closed every Sunday across India. They also close on the second and fourth Saturdays.
Branches normally open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of a month.
About Good Friday and the date
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is part of the Holy Week that concludes with Easter Sunday.
In 2026, Good Friday falls on April 3. The observance leads to reduced banking operations in many areas.
Remaining bank holidays in April (summary)
Customers should note additional public and regional holidays through April. The schedule combines weekly offs and festival observances.
- April 11 — Saturday: Second Saturday week off (pan-India).
- April 12 — Sunday: Sunday week off (pan-India).
- April 14 — Tuesday: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti and regional New Year festivals. Multiple cities affected.
- April 15 — Wednesday: Bengali New Year and related regional holidays in several centres.
- April 16 — Thursday: Bohag Bihu in select north-eastern and southern locations.
- April 19 — Sunday: Sunday week off (pan-India).
- April 20 — Monday: Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya in Guwahati.
- April 21 — Tuesday: Garia Puja in Agartala.
- April 25 — Saturday: Fourth Saturday week off (pan-India).
- April 26 — Sunday: Sunday week off (pan-India).
Practical advice for customers
With a Bank Holiday on 3 April, many ask whether SBI and HDFC banks are closed for Good Friday. Yes, branches in affected cities will not operate on that day.
Plan cash withdrawals and urgent banking before the holiday. Use digital banking channels for immediate needs.
Key takeaways
- Good Friday on April 3, 2026, prompts bank closures in many cities.
- Major lenders, including SBI and HDFC Bank, follow the RBI calendar for closures.
- Regional festivals produce staggered holidays across states.
- Check the RBI bank holiday calendar before scheduling transactions.
For updated lists and clarifications, Filmogaz.com recommends verifying the RBI calendar and contacting your bank branch directly.
