Kerala Bank Holidays 2026 (Banks and Banking Institutions)

As per Government of Kerala Notification No. 3845 — Holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

DateDayHoliday
2 Jan 2026FridayMannam Jayanthi
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
20 Mar 2026FridayRamzan (Id-Ul-Fitr)
1 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Accounts
2 Apr 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
3 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
15 Apr 2026WednesdayVishu
1 May 2026FridayMay Day (Labour Day)
27 May 2026WednesdayId-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
25 Aug 2026TuesdayFirst Onam
26 Aug 2026WednesdayThiruvonam
28 Aug 2026FridaySree Narayana Guru / Ayyankali Jayanthi
4 Sep 2026FridaySreekrishna Jayanthi
21 Sep 2026MondaySree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day
2 Oct 2026FridayGandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayMahanavami
21 Oct 2026WednesdayVijayadashami
8 Nov 2026SundayDeepavali
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day


All Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Bank Holidays under the explanation to section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. (This holiday rule is applicable to all commercial and co-operative banks operating in entire India). If any of the holidays for the festivals of Muslim fraternity notified above does not fall on the date notified, the holiday date may be altered by the concerned government or the community fraternity in government service may be granted special  holidays on the date observable.

Note: The above holidays are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and are applicable to all scheduled commercial and cooperative banks operating in Kerala.

Disclaimer: While due care and diligence have been exercised in compiling the list of holidays provided above, inadvertent errors, omissions, or discrepancies may occur. The publisher does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Readers are advised to verify the details with the official notifications or circulars issued by the respective state or union territory banks, or by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), before acting upon the content herein. Neither the author nor any person associated, directly or indirectly, with this website shall be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or claim arising out of or in connection with the use of the information presented above.

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