Bank holiday today, April 29: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, and other banks closed in Bengal on Wednesday for phase 2 voting?

As West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 progress, banks will remain closed in areas where voting is scheduled for today, April 29 as a special election holiday is declared for polling

As many as 142 constituencies are going to vote today. Schools, colleges, and most government and private offices will also remain shut on these days.

On the other hand, banks will remain open today in all the areas where polling already took place on April 23.

Which areas will banks remain closed today?

When West Bengal votes in the second and final phase of the assembly elections on today, it will be choosing 142 MLAs across the state’s political heartland. Area where voting will take place and bank will remain closed are:

Will online banking be accessible on bank holiday?

Yes, online banking services will function as usual even on bank holidays. Digital services are accessible throughout the year enabling customers to carry out online banking activities without interruption, even when banks are closed.

Multiple tasks can be done through online banking service, including UPI transactions, money transfers, net banking services, applying for loans online and requesting a chequebook among others.

Are ATMs operational during bank holidays?

ATMs remain fully functional even on bank holidays, allowing customers to conduct transactions such as withdraw and deposit cash even when bank branches are closed.

Bank holidays next month

As per the RBI schedule, banks will be closed for 4 days in the month of May. Banks will remain shut on Friday, May 1, 2026, for May Day/Buddha Purnima, and again on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, for Bakrid/Eid al-Adha. Apart from these holidays, banks will also be closed on the second Saturday (May 9) and the fourth Saturday (May 23).

Bank Holidays in May 2026:

May 1 (Friday): May Day / Buddha Purnima

May 9 (Saturday): Second Saturday

May 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday

May 27 (Wednesday): Bakrid / Eid al-Adha

Apart from that, some states will observe local holidays. So it is advised to check the state-wise calender