Banks in Kerala to Remain Closed for Two Days Due to Holidays
Bank customers in Kerala are advised to plan their financial transactions in advance, as banks will remain closed for the next two consecutive days due to upcoming holidays.
On April 14, 2026, most bank branches across the country will be closed in observance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti. While this day is declared a public holiday under the Reserve Bank of India’s Negotiable Instruments Act calendar, some select regions may continue normal banking operations. The date also marks several regional festivals, including Vishu Sankranti, Biju, Buisu, Tamil New Year, Bohag Bihu, Cheiraoba, and Vaisakhi. Consequently, government offices, public sector undertakings, courts, and educational institutions in many states will remain shut. Additionally, major stock exchanges, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will be closed.
Bank branches in several cities, including Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata, will remain closed. However, branches in cities such as Aizawl, Bhopal, Itanagar, Kohima, New Delhi, Raipur, Shillong, and Shimla will continue to operate normally.
Following the Ambedkar Jayanti holiday, banks in Kerala will remain closed on April 15, 2026, for the Vishu festival.
Despite the closure of physical bank branches, digital banking services will remain unaffected and available to customers without interruption. Services such as internet banking, mobile banking, SMS banking, and WhatsApp banking will continue to function. Additionally, ATM facilities, cash withdrawals, UPI payments, and online fund transfers will remain accessible to the public throughout the holiday period.