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Himachal Pradesh bank holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Republic Day | |
| Wed | Holi/Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti/Yaosang 2nd Day/Dol Jatra | |
| Thu | Shree Ram Navami | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Tue | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi | |
| Wed | Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha)/Bohag Bihu/Vishu/Himachal Day | |
| 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 | Raksha Bandhan/Pang-Lhabsol/Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi/Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi/Ayyankali Jayanthi | |
| 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 | |
| Wed | Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Ningol Chakkouba/Bhratridwitiya/Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti | |
| Tue | Guru Nanak Jayanti/Karthika Purnima/Rahas Purnima | |
| Fri | Christmas |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti | |
| Thu | Karva Chauth |
Upcoming bank closures in Himachal Pradesh
The RBI Saturday rule
Banks in Himachal Pradesh 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 — Himachal Pradesh
Are banks open on the second Saturday in Himachal Pradesh?
No. Under RBI rules, banks across India — including Himachal Pradesh — 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 Himachal Pradesh?
No — banks are closed on all Sundays across India, including Himachal Pradesh.
Is Diwali a bank holiday in Himachal Pradesh?
Diwali bank holidays vary by Indian state and RBI centre — some states close for Lakshmi Puja, others for Govardhan Puja the next day. check the Himachal Pradesh table above for the exact date.
Do digital banking services work on bank holidays in Himachal Pradesh?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, ATMs and card payments work on holidays in Himachal Pradesh — only branch counters close.