look news india
If you are planning to go to the bank today on Saturday to complete any important work, then there is good news for you. Today is April 18, 2026 and it is the third Saturday of the month. As per the rules of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks are closed only on second and fourth Saturdays.
Since today is the third Saturday, all bank branches across the country will remain open normally. However, due to tomorrow Sunday and the festivals coming after that, the functioning of banks may be affected for the next few days.
Schedule of next 4 days: Where and when will the holiday be?
In the coming days, banks are going to remain closed in many states due to regional festivals. Take a look at the upcoming holidays:
19th April (tomorrow): Due to it being Sunday, banks will remain closed across the country.
20 April (Monday): Basava Jayanti And Third day of Akshaya There will be a bank holiday in Karnataka and some other states on the occasion of .
21 April (Tuesday): Gariya Pooja Due to this, banks will remain closed only in Tripura. Work will proceed smoothly in the remaining states.
Remaining holidays of April 2026
Long holidays are also falling in the last week of the month. Do your banking planning keeping these dates in mind:
25 April: Fourth Saturday (banks closed throughout the country).
26 April: Sunday (holiday throughout the country).
Don’t worry if banks are closed, these services will remain operational
Even if there is a bank holiday in your state, you do not need to panic. In the digital age, despite bank branches being closed, you can avail the following services 24×7:
UPI Transaction: Transactions through Phone Pay, Google Pay and other apps will continue.
Net Banking/Mobile Banking: Use it for fund transfers and bill payments.
ATM Service: ATMs will operate as usual to withdraw cash.
Cash Deposit Machine: You can use the machines to deposit money.
Note: You need to visit the bank branch only for physical tasks like check clearance, draft preparation and KYC.
