Bank holiday today for Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Are banks open or closed today on April 2, 2026?

There is widespread confusion among bank customers about whether banks are open or closed today on April 2, 2026, Thursday, due to the observance of Hanuman Jayanti in several parts of the country.

Since bank holidays in India vary from state to state depending on regional festivals, many customers are unsure if bank branches in their respective cities are operational today.

Are banks open or closed today on April 2, 2026?

Banks are closed only in Keralam for Maundy Thursday. Banks in all states are not closed for Hanuman Jayanti.

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday, also referred to as Holy Thursday, or Thursday of the Lord's Supper, among other names, is a Christian feast during Holy Week that marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, and commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, as described in canonical gospels.

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is being observed on April 2, 2026, Thursday, in North India, according to the Chaitra Purnima tithi. This full-moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra marks the sacred birth of Lord Hanuman.

Major bank holidays in April 2026

Banks will be closed on the occasion of the yearly closing of accounts, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi, Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha)/Bohag Bihu/Vishu/Himachal Day, Bohag Bihu, Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya and Garia Puja across various states.

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