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Delhi observes 15 bank holidays in 2026 as notified by the Delhi Government. Being the national capital, the calendar spans all three national holidays and major festivals across Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian communities, reflecting the city's diverse population.
| # | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| 2 | Holi 2nd Day- Dhuleti | 4 March 2026 | Wednesday |
| 3 | Eid-Ul-Fitar (Ramzan) | 21 March 2026 | Saturday |
| 4 | Mahavir Jayanti | 31 March 2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday |
| 6 | Buddha Poornima | 1 May 2026 | Friday |
| 7 | Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) | 27 May 2026 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Moharram | 26 June 2026 | Friday |
| 9 | Independence Day | 15 August 2026 | Saturday |
| 10 | Id A Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi) | 26 August 2026 | Wednesday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi | 2 October 2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Dussehra | 20 October 2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Diwali | 8 November 2026 | Sunday |
| 14 | Gurunanak Jayanti | 24 November 2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Christmas | 25 December 2026 | Friday |
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Delhi has 15 declared bank holidays in 2026 as notified by the State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. In addition, all Sundays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month are bank holidays across India as per RBI guidelines.
The next bank holiday in Delhi is Buddha Poornima, falling on 1 May 2026.
Key festivals observed as bank holidays in Delhi include: Holi 2nd Day- Dhuleti, Eid-Ul-Fitar (Ramzan), Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha Poornima — along with the three national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti) that are common across all Indian states.
Yes. As per an RBI circular effective September 2015, all scheduled commercial banks in India — including those in Delhi — remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. All Sundays are also bank holidays.
No. ATMs and digital banking services (net banking, mobile banking, UPI) remain available 24/7 in Delhi on bank holidays. NEFT and RTGS are also available on all days, though interbank settlement is processed on the next working day.