Bank holiday today, 3 April: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, others closed today due to Good Friday? Check city-wise list

Bank holiday today, 3 April: Public and private banks across most cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore will be closed today, 3 April, on the occasion of Good Friday.

All banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank will be closed in these cities, according to the RBI Bank Holiday calendar.

When are banks typically closed?

The RBI categorises all bank holidays into three parts, namely, Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays and banks’ closing of accounts.

According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from region to region depending upon the festivals and observances there. However, all banks observe holidays on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Apart from the typical holidays, banks usually remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays. They remain open on first, third and fifth Saturdays of every month. Bank holidays are observed all across the country every Sunday.

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Bank holiday today — Check full list of cities

Here is the full list of cities that are observing a bank holiday on 3 April due to Good Friday.

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

What is Good Friday?

Good Friday is a day observed by Christians to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a day to reflect, pray, and remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity. t is observed on the Friday of Holy Week, ending with Easter on Sunday. According to the Bible, Jesus Christ gave his life on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. This year, Good Friday falls today, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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Remaining Bank holidays in April

Here is the list of the remaining bank holidays in April, including the Saturday, Sunday week-offs

11 April — Saturday — Pan India bank holiday for second Saturday week off

12 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off

14 April – Tuesday – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Biju / Buisu Festival / Tamil New Year’s Day / Bohag Bihu / Cheiraoba / Baisakhi: Bank holiday in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada

15 April – Wednesday – Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha) / Bohag Bihu / Vishu / Himachal Day: Bank holiday in Agartala, Belapur, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada

16 April – Thursday – Bohag Bihu: Bank holiday in Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram

19 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off

20 April – Monday – Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya: Bank holiday in Guwahati

21 April – Tuesday – Garia Puja: Bank holiday in Agartala

25 April — Saturday — Pan India bank holiday for fourth Saturday week off

26 April — Sunday — Pan India bank holiday for Sunday week off

Key Takeaways

Good Friday is a significant religious holiday affecting banking operations.
Bank holidays can vary by region based on local festivals and observances.
It’s essential to check the RBI Bank Holiday calendar to plan banking activities accordingly.