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Chandigarh bank holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Republic Day | ||
| Wed | Holi/Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti/Yaosang 2nd Day/Dol Jatra | ||
| Sat | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (Shawal-1)/Khutub-E-Ramzan/Sarhul | ||
| Thu | Shree Ram Navami | ||
| Wed | To enable to Banks to close their yearly accounts | Banks' Closing of Accounts. | |
| Tue | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi | ||
| Fri | Maharashtra Din/Buddha Pournima/May Day (Labour Day)/Birth Anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu | ||
| Thu | Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) | ||
| Sat | Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) | ||
| Fri | Janmashtami (Vaishnva) (Shravan Vad-8)/Krishna Jayanthi | ||
| Fri | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | ||
| Tue | Dasara/Dusshera (Vijaya Dashmi) (Aaso sud-10)/Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja/Durga Puja | ||
| Mon | Laxmi Puja/Accession Day/Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | ||
| Mon | Diwali/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Govardhan Pooja/Vishwakarma Day | ||
| Tue | Guru Nanak Jayanti/Karthika Purnima/Rahas Purnima | ||
| Fri | Christmas |
Upcoming bank closures in Chandigarh
The RBI Saturday rule
Banks in Chandigarh are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are normal working days. Sundays are always closed.
Bank holiday questions — Chandigarh
Are banks open on the second Saturday in Chandigarh?
No. Under RBI rules, banks across India — including Chandigarh — are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are normal working days.
Are banks open on Sundays in Chandigarh?
No — banks are closed on all Sundays across India, including Chandigarh.
Is Diwali a bank holiday in Chandigarh?
Yes — Diwali/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Govardhan Pooja/Vishwakarma Day is a bank holiday in Chandigarh on Mon, Nov 9, 2026. Diwali holidays vary by state and RBI centre, so the date can differ elsewhere in India.
Do digital banking services work on bank holidays in Chandigarh?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, ATMs and card payments work on holidays in Chandigarh — only branch counters close.