Navigating financial transactions and branch visits requires a clear understanding of bank closures throughout the year. Banking operations in India remain suspended on public holidays, as well as on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. For additional details regarding calendar events, you can check out the List of Important Days & Dates 2023.
Understanding Indian Bank Holiday Schedules
Every second and fourth Saturday, along with all Sundays, are official bank holidays across India. Furthermore, national events like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti result in nationwide closures. While physical branch doors stay shut on these dates, digital banking services—including NEFT/IMPS transfers, bill payments, and ATM access—remain available 24/7. However, note that interbank clearing services like NEFT and RTGS may be unavailable on major gazetted holidays such as Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.
Monthly Bank Holidays Schedule 2023
Review the complete state-wise and nationwide schedule below to plan your financial errands effectively:
January 2023
Date
Holiday
States
1st January
New Year
Pan India
2nd January
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Haryana, Rajasthan
2nd January
Mannam Jayanthi
Kerala
12th January
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
West Bengal
15th January
Bhogi
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
15th January
Tusu Puja
Assam
16th January
Thiruvallavur Day
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
16th January
Kanuma Pandunga
Andhra Pradesh
23rd January
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha
25th January
Sonam Losar
Sikkim
25th January
Statehood Day
Himachal Pradesh
30th January
Vasant Panchami
West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha, Haryana, Punjab
31st January
Me-dum-me-phi
Asaam
February 2023
Date
Holiday
States
9th February
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh
15th February
Lui-Ngai-Ni
Manipur
19th February
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Maharashtra
20th February
Statehood Day
Arunachal Pradesh
20th February
State Day
Mizoram
25th February
Losar
Sikkim
March 2023
Date
Holiday
States
5th March
Panchayati Raj Diwas
Odisha
5th March
Chapchar Kut
Mizoram
9th March
Hazrat Ali’s Birthday
Uttar Pradesh
11th March
Maha Shivarathri
Several states
23rd March
Martyrs’ Day
Punjab and Haryana
29th March
Holi
Several states
April 2023
Date
Holiday
States
1st April
Odisha day
Odisha
2nd April
Good Friday
Several states
6th April
Mahavir Jayanti
Several states
13th April
Ugadi / Telugu New Year / Bohag Bihu / Gudi Padwa / Vaisakh
Observed in several states
13th April
Sajibu Nongma Panba
Manipur
14th April
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti / Emperor Ashoka’s birth anniversary / Tamil New Year / Maha Vishuba Sankranti / Cheiraoba
Observed in several states
15th April
Himachal Day
Himachal Pradesh
15th April
Sarhul Festival
Jharkhand
21st April
Ram Navami
Several states
21st April
Garia Puja
Tripura
25th April
Mahavir Jayanti
Several states
May 2023
Date
Holiday
States
1st May
May Day
Across the country
1st May
Maharashtra Day
Maharashtra
7th May
Jumat-ul-Wida
Jammu & Kashmir
9th May
Guru Rabindranath Jayanti
West Bengal and Tripura
10th May
Shab-e-Qadr
Jammu & Kashmir
13th May
Idul Fitr
Pan India
14th May
Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti
Several states
14th May
Basava Jayanti
Karnataka
16th May
State Day
Sikkim
25th May
Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam
Tripura
26th May
Buddha Purnima
Several States
June 2023
Date
Holiday
States
13th June
Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan
14th June
Pahili Raja
Orissa
14th June
Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day
Punjab
15th June
Raja Sankranti
Orissa
15th June
YMA Day
Mizoram
24th June
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab
30th June
Remna Ni
Mizoram
July 2023
Date
Holiday
States
6th July
MHIP Day
Mizoram
12th July
Ratha Yatra
Odisha
13th July
Martyr’s Day
Jammu & Kashmir
17th July
Kharchi Puja
Tripura
17th July
U Tirot Sing Day
Meghalaya
20th July
Eid al Adha
Across the country
21st July
Bakrid
Across the country
24th July
Guru Purnima
Many States
31st July
Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh
Haryana/Punjab
August 2023
Date
Holiday
States
4th August
Bonalu
Telangana
8th August
Tendong Lho Rum Faat
Sikkim
11th August
Haryali Teej
Haryana
13th August
Patriot’s day
Manipur
15th August
Independence Day
Throughout the country
16th August
De Jure Transfer Day
Pondicherry
17th August
Parsi New Year
Gujarat and Maharashtra
19th August
Muharram
Many states across India
20th August
First Onam
Kerala
21st August
Thiruvonam
Kerala
22nd August
Raksha Bandhan / Jhulan Purnima / Indra Jatra
Many states across India
30th August
Janmashtami
Many states across India
September 2023
Date
Holiday
States
8th September
Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Punjab
9th September
Hartalika Teej
Sikkim
10th September
Samvatsari / Ganesh Chaturthi
Gujarat, Many states across India
11th September
Nuakhia
Odisha
16th September
Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashmi
Rajasthan
21st September
Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti / Samadhi
Kerala
23rd September
Haryana Heroes’ Martyrdom Day
Haryana
28th September
S. Bhagat Singh Ji Jayanti
Punjab
October 2023
Date
Holiday
States
2nd October
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Across the country
6th October
Bathukamma Starting Day, Mahalaya
Many states across India
7th October
Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti / Ghatasthapana
Haryana, Many States
12th October
Maha Saptami
Many states across India
13th October
Maha Ashtami
Many states across India
14th October
Maha Navami
Many states across India
15th October
Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra
Many states across India
18th October
Kati Bihu
Assam
19th October
Mawlid (Id-e-Milad)
Many states across India
20th October
Lakshmi Puja, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
Many states across India
27th October
Lhabab Duchen
Sikkim
31st October
Sardar Patel’s Birthday
Gujarat
November 2023
Date
Holiday
States
04th November
Diwali
Pan India
06th November
Bhai Dooj
Pan India
10th November
Chhath Puja
Bihar and Jharkhand
19th November
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Pan India
19th November
Karthika Purnima
Odisha and Telangana
December 2023
Date
Holiday calendar
States
23rd November
Seng Kut Snem
Meghalaya
25th December
Christmas Day
Pan India
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Banks remain closed nationwide on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.
Bank holidays in India vary by state depending on regional festivals and local government declarations.
Yes, digital banking services—including NEFT/IMPS transfers, bill payments, and ATM access—remain available 24/7.
Interbank clearing services like NEFT and RTGS may be unavailable on major gazetted holidays such as Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.