Complete list of 22 declared holidays · Today’s bank status updated live
Kerala observes 22 bank holidays in 2026. Onam (the state's biggest harvest festival) and Vishu (Malayalam New Year) are among the key holidays, along with Hindu, Christian, and Muslim observances that reflect Kerala's diverse religious landscape.
| # | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mannam Jayanthi | 2 January 2026 | Friday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26 January 2026 | Monday |
| 3 | Mahashivratri | 15 February 2026 | Sunday |
| 4 | Eid-Ul-Fitar (Ramzan) | 20 March 2026 | Friday |
| 5 | Maundy Thursday | 2 April 2026 | Thursday |
| 6 | Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday |
| 7 | Easter | 5 April 2026 | Sunday |
| 8 | Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday |
| 9 | Vishu | 15 April 2026 | Wednesday |
| 10 | May Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Bakri-Id (Eid-Al-Adha) | 27 May 2026 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Independence Day | 15 August 2026 | Saturday |
| 13 | First Onam | 25 August 2026 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Thiruvonam | 26 August 2026 | Wednesday |
| 15 | Shree Narayana Guru Jayanthi | 28 August 2026 | Friday |
| 16 | Krishna Jayanthi | 4 September 2026 | Friday |
| 17 | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day | 21 September 2026 | Monday |
| 18 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi | 2 October 2026 | Friday |
| 19 | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) | 20 October 2026 | Tuesday |
| 20 | Vijaya Dashmi | 21 October 2026 | Wednesday |
| 21 | Diwali | 8 November 2026 | Sunday |
| 22 | Christmas | 25 December 2026 | Friday |
← All States Bank Holidays 2026
Kerala has 22 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 Kerala is May Day, falling on 1 May 2026.
Key festivals observed as bank holidays in Kerala include: Mannam Jayanthi, Mahashivratri, Eid-Ul-Fitar (Ramzan), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday — 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 Kerala — 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 Kerala on bank holidays. NEFT and RTGS are also available on all days, though interbank settlement is processed on the next working day.