Bank Holidays in Kerala 2026 – Complete List of Public and RBI-Notified Holidays
Planning ahead for your financial tasks or long weekends? Here’s the full list of bank holidays in Kerala 2026, as officially declared by the Government of Kerala under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (G.O. (P) No. 15/2025/GAD dated 31 October 2025).
This list includes all Kerala bank holidays for the calendar year 2026 — including national, religious, and regional festivals — as well as the usual second and fourth Saturday closures observed by all scheduled banks.
The list of bank holiday in Kerala 2026 also includes 2nd Saturdays of every month in addition to other gazetted holidays declared by the State and Central Governments.
Official List of Bank Holidays in Kerala 2026
Below is the comprehensive list of Kerala bank holidays 2026, based on the official government notification. These holidays apply to all commercial and co-operative banks operating in Kerala.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 2 (Friday) | Mannam Jayanthi |
| Jan 10 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Jan 24 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Jan 26 (Monday) | Republic Day |
| Feb 14 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Feb 28 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Mar 20 (Friday) | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)* |
| Mar 28 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Apr 1 (Wednesday) | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts |
| Apr 2 (Thursday) | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| Apr 14 (Tuesday) | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanthi |
| Apr 15 (Wednesday) | Vishu |
| May 1 (Friday) | Labour Day / May Day |
| May 9 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| May 23 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| May 27 (Wednesday) | Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid)* |
| Jun 13 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Jun 27 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Jul 11 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Jul 25 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Aug 15 (Saturday) | Independence Day |
| Aug 25 (Tuesday) | First Onam / Milad-i-Sherif* |
| Aug 26 (Wednesday) | Thiruvonam |
| Aug 28 (Friday) | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi / Ayyankali Jayanthi |
| Sep 4 (Friday) | Sreekrishna Jayanthi |
| Sep 12 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Sep 21 (Monday) | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi |
| Sep 26 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Oct 2 (Friday) | Gandhi Jayanthi |
| Oct 10 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Oct 20 (Tuesday) | Mahanavami |
| Oct 21 (Wednesday) | Vijayadasami |
| Oct 24 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Nov 14 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Nov 28 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Dec 12 (Saturday) | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 (Friday) | Christmas |
| Dec 26 (Saturday) | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
* Dates subject to change based on moon sighting.
Read: Official Kerala Government Holidays 2026 – Full List of Public and Restricted Holidays
Kerala Bank Holidays 2026 Falling on Sunday
The following festivals coincide with Sundays in 2026 and are therefore not additional Kerala bank holidays:
- Mahasivarathri – 15 Feb 2026 (Sunday)
- Easter – 5 Apr 2026 (Sunday)
- Deepavali – 8 Nov 2026 (Sunday)
Second and Fourth Saturdays in 2026
As per RBI regulations, all banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. These are already included in the Kerala bank holiday 2026 schedule above.
This system ensures uniformity in banking hours and provides customers a predictable calendar for planning transactions, locker access, and branch visits.
Bank Holidays in 2026 – Key Regional and Religious Festivals
Kerala’s calendar is unique for its blend of cultural, religious, and seasonal observances.
Major Kerala bank holidays include:
- Onam (Aug 25 – 26) – Kerala’s biggest harvest festival.
- Vishu (Apr 15) – New Year as per the Malayalam calendar.
- Milad-i-Sherif & Ramzan Eid – Celebrated widely across the state.
- Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi – Honoring the great social reformer.
- Christmas – Observed by all communities across Kerala.
Plan Ahead with the 2026 Bank Holiday Calendar
Whether you’re managing business transactions, planning a trip, or scheduling government work, knowing the bank holidays in Kerala 2026 helps you stay organized.
Source: https://kerala.gov.in/
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