Makar Sankranti / Pongal
State bank holidayApplies in: Gujarat
Harvest festival - major in South and West India
This calendar covers bank holidays in Gujarat for 2026, including both national bank holidays applicable across India and state-specific holidays notified by the Gujarat government. On these days, physical bank branches in Gujarat remain closed, while ATM, UPI, IMPS, and net banking channels continue to operate.
In 2026, banks operating in Gujarat observe 12 national bank holidays and 11 additional state-specific bank holidays. Branch timings may also be affected by local festivals and notifications, so it is always advisable to confirm with your specific branch for time-sensitive transactions.
The list below shows all bank holidays applicable to Gujarat in 2026, grouped month by month. This includes both all-India national holidays and regional holidays specifically for Gujarat.
Applies in: Gujarat
Harvest festival - major in South and West India
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
National holiday - all banks closed across India
Applies in: Gujarat
Night of Lord Shiva - major Hindu festival
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Christian observance - national bank holiday
Applies in: Gujarat
Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira - Jain festival
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
National holiday - also coincides with regional New Year festivals
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Islamic festival marking end of Ramadan - date subject to moon sighting
Applies in: Gujarat
Labour Day and state formation days
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha - national holiday
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Islamic festival of sacrifice - date subject to moon sighting
Applies in: Gujarat
Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
National holiday - all banks closed across India
Applies in: Gujarat
Parsi community New Year celebration
Applies in: Gujarat
Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna
Applies in: Gujarat
Birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha - major festival in western India
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - national holiday
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Victory of good over evil - national holiday
Applies in: Gujarat
Day before Diwali - regional observance
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Festival of lights - national bank holiday
Applies in: Gujarat
Day after Diwali - various regional observances
Applies in: Gujarat
Brother-sister festival
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev - national holiday
Applies across India – all scheduled bank branches closed.
Christian festival - national bank holiday
For a complete overview of bank holidays applicable across all states and union territories, refer to the India-wide bank holiday calendar.
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