Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 a holiday? Check whether schools, banks, and government offices are closed or open on April 14

Ambedkar Jayanti, a national holiday on April 14, 2026, will commemorate Dr B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary. On April 14, 2026, offices, banks (except in select states), post offices, courts, schools, and stock markets will observe a holiday.

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Is Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 holiday?

Yes, Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 is a gazetted holiday in India. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti on the 14th is celebrated as a public holiday throughout the country. Regional celebrations include Baisakhi and Vishu on the same day.


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In 2026, Ambedkar Jayanti falls on Tuesday and it will be widely celebrated across India, especially in states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, where large public gatherings, processions, and community events are often organized to honour the leader’s contributions, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

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Ambedkar Jayanti a national holiday: What's closed?

Ambedkar Jayanti, declared a national holiday by the central government, many services and institutions will remain closed, including:

Government offices in most states

Public and private sector banks (as per RBI’s holiday calendar)

Post offices and central/state-run services

Courts and public sector units (PSUs)

Government-run schools and colleges

Stock markets (NSE and BSE)

According to Goods Return, bank branches will be closed in cities like Agartala, Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada on April 14.

What remains open on Ambedkar Jayanti?

On Ambedkar Jayanti, physical bank branches may remain closed in many regions. However, digital banking services like internet banking, SMS banking, and WhatsApp banking will continue to work smoothly for all transactions.

Meanwhile, private businesses, retail shops, and essential services are expected to remain open and function normally in most areas.