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Bank Holidays 2027, Complete Calendar

Bank Holidays 2027 include Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and several national and regional festivals observed across India. Banks remain closed on every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Apart from these regular closures, bank holidays vary from state to state depending on regional festivals and government notifications.

Bank Holidays 2027

This list provides a reference for important festivals and national holidays, The bank closures is depend on notifications issued under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Candidates, working professionals, and banking customers can check the Bank Holidays 2027 calendar below to plan their banking activities, financial transactions, and important deadlines.

Bank Holidays 2027: Complete Calendar

The following table covers the major holidays listed in the DoPT Central Government holiday calendar for 2027. These dates provide an indicative holiday schedule for planning purposes.

Date Day Holiday
26 January 2027 Tuesday Republic Day
10 March 2027 Wednesday Id-ul-Fitr
23 March 2027 Tuesday Holi
26 March 2027 Friday Good Friday
15 April 2027 Thursday Ram Navami
19 April 2027 Monday Mahavir Jayanti
17 May 2027 Monday Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
20 May 2027 Thursday Buddha Purnima
16 June 2027 Wednesday Muharram
15 August 2027 Sunday Independence Day and Milad-un-Nabi
25 August 2027 Wednesday Janmashtami
2 October 2027 Saturday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
9 October 2027 Saturday Dussehra
29 October 2027 Friday Diwali (Deepavali)
14 November 2027 Sunday Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 December 2027 Saturday Christmas Day

Month-Wise Bank Holidays 2027

Here is a month-wise breakdown of important festivals and national holidays in 2027 that may affect banking operations across different states.

Month Date Day Holiday
January 14 January Thursday Makar Sankranti / Magh Bihu
January 15 January Friday Pongal / Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
January 26 January Tuesday Republic Day
February 19 February Friday Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
March 5 March Friday Jamat-ul-Vida
March 6 March Saturday Maha Shivratri
March 10 March Wednesday Id-ul-Fitr
March 22 March Monday Holika Dahan
March 23 March Tuesday Holi
March 26 March Friday Good Friday
March 28 March Sunday Easter Sunday
April 1 April Thursday Odisha Day (Utkal Divas)
April 7 April Wednesday Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
April 14 April Wednesday Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakhi
April 15 April Thursday Ram Navami / Regional New Year
April 19 April Monday Mahavir Jayanti
May 1 May Saturday Maharashtra Day / Gujarat Day / Labour Day
May 17 May Monday Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
May 20 May Thursday Buddha Purnima
May 30 May Sunday Goa Statehood Day
June 2 June Wednesday Telangana Formation Day
June 16 June Wednesday Muharram
July 5 July Monday Rath Yatra
August 15 August Sunday Independence Day / Milad-un-Nabi
August 25 August Wednesday Janmashtami
September 4 September Saturday Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi
September 12 September Sunday Thiruvonam
October 2 October Saturday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 9 October Saturday Dussehra
October 29 October Friday Diwali (Deepavali)
October 30 October Saturday Gujarati New Year
November 1 November Monday Karnataka Rajyotsava / Kerala Piravi
November 4 November Thursday Chhath Puja
November 14 November Sunday Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 19 December Sunday Goa Liberation Day
December 25 December Saturday Christmas Day

Bank Holidays 2027: Second and Fourth Saturday List

According to RBI guidelines, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The first, third and fifth Saturdays generally remain working days unless a separate holiday is declared. The complete list of second and fourth Saturday holidays in 2027 is given below.

Month Second Saturday Fourth Saturday
January 9 January 23 January
February 13 February 27 February
March 13 March 27 March
April 10 April 24 April
May 8 May 22 May
June 12 June 26 June
July 10 July 24 July
August 14 August 28 August
September 11 September 25 September
October 9 October 23 October
November 13 November 27 November
December 11 December 25 December

State-Wise Bank Holidays 2027

Bank holidays in India are not identical across all states. Regional festivals, cultural celebrations and state-specific occasions are considered while preparing the holiday calendar. Some important state-specific festivals and occasions expected to feature in the 2027 holiday schedules are listed below.

State / Region Important Regional Holidays
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Makar Sankranti, Ugadi, Ambedkar Jayanti, Telangana Formation Day and Vinayaka Chaturthi
Assam Magh Bihu and Bohag Bihu
Bihar and Jharkhand Makar Sankranti, Ram Navami and Chhath Puja
Delhi and Chandigarh Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti and Bakrid
Gujarat Uttarayan, Gujarat Day and Gujarati New Year
Haryana and Punjab Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Vaisakhi and Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand Makar Sankranti and Ram Navami
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram and Milad-un-Nabi
Karnataka Makar Sankranti, Ugadi and Karnataka Rajyotsava
Kerala Vishu, Kerala Piravi and Onam
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Makar Sankranti, Ram Navami and Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava
Maharashtra Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Gudi Padwa, Ambedkar Jayanti, Maharashtra Day and Ganesh Chaturthi
Odisha Makar Sankranti, Utkal Divas, Maha Vishuba Sankranti and Rath Yatra
Rajasthan Makar Sankranti and Rajasthan Day
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, Puthandu and May Day
Uttar Pradesh Makar Sankranti and Ram Navami
West Bengal Pohela Boishakh, Durga Puja and Kali Puja

Important Rules for Bank Holidays in India

Bank holidays are governed by specific guidelines and notifications. Some important rules that customers should know are:

  • Sunday Closure: All bank branches remain closed every Sunday.
  • Second and Fourth Saturday: Banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
  • First, Third and Fifth Saturday: These are generally working days unless a separate holiday is notified.
  • National Holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti are important national holidays on which bank branches remain closed.
  • State-Specific Holidays: Regional festivals and occasions may lead to additional bank closures depending on the state.
  • Moon-Dependent Festivals: Holidays such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid and Muharram may be subject to changes based on moon sightings.
  • Digital Banking: Services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking and ATMs generally remain available during branch holidays, although certain services may be affected by scheduled maintenance.

What Can Change in the Bank Holidays 2027 Calendar?

The tentative Bank Holidays 2027 calendar may undergo changes before the beginning of the year. The following factors can affect the final schedule:

  1. RBI Notifications: The RBI will publish the official regional bank holiday calendar, which will confirm the holidays applicable to different states.
  2. State Government Orders: State governments can notify additional holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
  3. Moon Sightings: Religious festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid and Muharram may be subject to date changes.
  4. Festival Observances: Certain festivals may be observed on different dates in different regions, resulting in variations in bank closures.

FAQs

Has the RBI released the Bank Holidays 2027 list?

No, the RBI has not yet published its official Bank Holidays 2027 calendar. The final state-wise list is awaited.

How many Saturdays will banks remain closed in 2027?

Banks will remain closed on 24 Saturdays in 2027, as the second and fourth Saturdays of every month are designated as bank holidays.

Will banks remain closed on Republic Day 2027?

Yes, 26 January 2027 falls on a Tuesday and is a national holiday. Bank branches will remain closed.

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