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Lakshadweep Bank Holidays 2026

Complete list of 17 declared holidays  ·  Today’s bank status updated live

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Banks in Lakshadweep are OPEN today Working day — Friday, 23 October 2026

Lakshadweep observes 17 bank holidays in 2026 as declared by the State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The list includes all three gazetted national holidays — Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti — plus state-specific religious and cultural observances. Banks are also closed on all Sundays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays per RBI guidelines.

Complete List of Lakshadweep Bank Holidays 2026

#HolidayDateDay
1 Makar Sankranti / Pongal 14 January 2026 Wednesday
2 Republic Day 26 January 2026 Monday
3 Holi 2nd Day- Dhuleti 4 March 2026 Wednesday
4 Eid-Ul-Fitar (Ramzan) 21 March 2026 Saturday
5 Ram Navmi 26 March 2026 Thursday
6 Mahavir Jayanti 31 March 2026 Tuesday
7 Buddha Poornima 1 May 2026 Friday
8 Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) 27 May 2026 Wednesday
9 Moharram 26 June 2026 Friday
10 Independence Day 15 August 2026 Saturday
11 Id A Milad / Onam 26 August 2026 Wednesday
12 Janmashtami 4 September 2026 Friday
13 Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) 14 September 2026 Monday
14 Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi 2 October 2026 Friday
15 Dussehra 20 October 2026 Tuesday
16 Gurunanak Jayanti 24 November 2026 Tuesday
17 Christmas 25 December 2026 Friday
Additional bank holidays not listed above: All Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month are bank holidays across all of India — including Lakshadweep — as per RBI guidelines. ATMs, net banking, mobile banking, and UPI remain available on all these days.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lakshadweep Bank Holidays 2026

How many bank holidays are there in Lakshadweep in 2026?

Lakshadweep has 17 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.

What is the next bank holiday in Lakshadweep?

The next bank holiday in Lakshadweep is Gurunanak Jayanti, falling on 24 November 2026.

Which festivals are observed as bank holidays in Lakshadweep?

Key festivals observed as bank holidays in Lakshadweep include: Makar Sankranti / Pongal, Holi 2nd Day- Dhuleti, Eid-Ul-Fitar (Ramzan), Ram Navmi, Mahavir Jayanti — along with the three national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti) that are common across all Indian states.

Are 2nd and 4th Saturdays bank holidays in Lakshadweep?

Yes. As per an RBI circular effective September 2015, all scheduled commercial banks in India — including those in Lakshadweep — remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. All Sundays are also bank holidays.

Do bank holidays in Lakshadweep affect ATMs and online banking?

No. ATMs and digital banking services (net banking, mobile banking, UPI) remain available 24/7 in Lakshadweep on bank holidays. NEFT and RTGS are also available on all days, though interbank settlement is processed on the next working day.

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