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Banks in Karnataka will be closed on Monday April 20 2026 for Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya, while banks in most other Indian states will operate normally
Are Banks Closed today? Check RBI guidelines
Bank Holiday Today: Banks will remain shut in parts of the country on Monday, April 20, 2026, on account of regional festivals such as Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. In Karnataka, all banking services will be unavailable due to these observances.
However, banking operations in most other states will continue as usual. In India, bank holidays are not uniform nationwide and differ based on local festivals, cultural events, and regional practices. Apart from these, banks across the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
What is Basava Jayanti?
Basava Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Basavanna, a 12th-century philosopher, poet, and social reformer who founded the Lingayat tradition. He is known for challenging caste-based discrimination and promoting equality and social justice.
Basavanna also set up the Anubhava Mantapa, considered a pioneering spiritual and intellectual forum where thinkers, saints, and philosophers gathered to exchange ideas within the Lingayat faith.
April Bank Holiday 2026
| Holiday Description | Day |
|---|---|
| To enable to Banks to close their yearly accounts | 1 |
| Maundy Thursday | 2 |
| Good Friday | 3 |
| General Election to Kerala Legislative Assembly 2026 | 9 |
| Happy Happiness | 13 |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year’s Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi | 14 |
| Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha)/Bohag Bihu/Vishu/Himachal Day | 15 |
| Bohag Bihu | 16 |
| Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya | 20 |
| Garia Puja | 21 |
| General Elections to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 2026 | 23 |
April 20, 2026, 08:21 IST
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