Bank Holidays 2026 in West Bengal: If you live in West Bengal, knowing the bank holiday calendar for 2026 is essential for planning your financial activities. From national events to regional festivals like Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja, banks remain closed on several important days throughout the year.
This guide gives you a complete, easy-to-understand overview so you don’t face last-minute disruptions.
Overview of Bank Holidays 2026 (West Bengal)
| Category | Details |
| Total Holidays | Includes national + regional + weekends |
| Weekly Closures | Every Sunday + 2nd & 4th Saturday |
| Major Festivals | Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Eid, Christmas |
| National Holidays | Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti |
Banks in West Bengal follow RBI guidelines, which include fixed weekly offs and festival-based holidays.
List of Bank Holidays in West Bengal 2026:
| 10 January 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 12 January 2026 | Monday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
| 23 January 2026 | Friday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti / Saraswati Puja |
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 March 2026 | Tuesday | Doljatra |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (tentative) |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Bengali New Year / Poila Boishakh |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | May Day / Buddha Purnima |
| 09 May 2026 | Saturday | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti / Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha (tentative) |
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram (tentative) |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 August 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 02 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Mahalaya / Second Saturday |
| 18 October 2026 | Sunday | Durga Puja (Maha Saptami) |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami) |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 25 October 2026 | Sunday | Lakshmi Puja |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Kali Puja / Diwali |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | গুরু নানক জয়ন্তী |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Key Highlights of Bank Holidays in WB
Here are some of the most important bank holidays observed in Kolkata and across West Bengal:
January 2026
- 12 January – Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
- 23 January – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti / Saraswati Puja
- 26 January – Republic Day
March 2026
- Holi / Dol Jatra
- Eid-ul-Fitr (tentative)
April – May 2026
- Ram Navami
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Buddha Purnima
June – August 2026
- Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
- Muharram
- Independence Day
September – October 2026 (Festival Season)
- Mahalaya
- Durga Puja (multiple days: Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, Dashami)
- Lakshmi Puja
- Gandhi Jayanti
November – December 2026
- Kali Puja / Diwali
- গুরু নানক জয়ন্তী
- Christmas Day
Weekend Bank Holidays (Important Rule)
Apart from festivals, banks remain closed on:
- Every Sunday
- Second Saturday of each month
- Fourth Saturday of each month
This means you effectively have multiple non-working banking days every month, even without festivals.
FAQ
Q1. Are banks closed every Saturday in 2026?
No. Banks are closed only on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
Q2. Will online banking work on holidays?
Yes, digital services like UPI and net banking remain active.
Q3. Which is the longest bank holiday period in West Bengal?
Durga Puja usually creates the longest continuous holiday period.
Q4. Are bank holidays the same across India?
No. Some holidays are national, while others are state-specific like Durga Puja in West Bengal.
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