Bank Holiday on April 20: SBI, HDFC Bank Closed in Bengaluru for Akshaya Tritiya
Bank Holiday today, 20 April: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, and other banks closed in Bengaluru for Akshaya Tritiya
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On April 20, 2026, banks in Karnataka, including SBI and HDFC Bank, will be closed for the local festival Akshaya Tritiya and Basava Jayanti. While banks in Bengaluru will not operate, those in other states will remain open. Digital banking services will still be available during this period.
- 01Banks in Karnataka will be closed on April 20 for Akshaya Tritiya and Basava Jayanti.
- 02Branches in other states will operate normally.
- 03April 21 will see bank closures in Tripura for Garia Puja.
- 04Digital banking services will remain accessible during bank holidays.
- 05Banks observe a structured holiday schedule, including nationwide closures on specific Saturdays and Sundays.
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On April 20, 2026, banks in Karnataka, including major institutions like the State Bank of India (SBI) and HDFC Bank, will be closed in observance of Akshaya Tritiya and Basava Jayanti. While these local festivals lead to bank closures in Bengaluru, branches in other states will continue normal operations. Following this, banks in Tripura will close on April 21 for Garia Puja, and the fourth Saturday of the month, April 25, will be a nationwide bank holiday. Customers should note that during these holidays, in-branch services such as cheque clearing and cash deposits will not be available. However, digital banking services, including mobile and internet banking, will remain functional, allowing customers to perform transactions like cash withdrawals at ATMs and online fund transfers. The Reserve Bank of India categorizes bank holidays based on local festivals and national observances, ensuring a structured holiday schedule across the country.
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Residents of Karnataka will need to plan their banking activities around the holiday, as in-branch services will be unavailable.
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