Whether you are managing industrial accounts in Jamshedpur or planning a visit to the waterfalls of Ranchi, staying updated on the Jharkhand bank holiday schedule for the second half of 2026 is essential. Jharkhand’s banking calendar is distinct, featuring tribal festivals and statehood celebrations alongside national mandates.
The latter part of 2026 is highlighted by the culturally significant Karma Puja (Sept 22) and the state's massive Chhath Puja celebrations. While Diwali (Nov 8) and Jharkhand Foundation Day (Nov 15) both fall on Sundays this year, banks will observe Chhath Morning Arghya on Monday, November 16. Additionally, the year closes with a long weekend as Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Friday.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- Long Weekend Alert: Both Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) and Christmas (Dec 25) fall on Fridays, offering perfect 3-day windows for administrative planning.
- Tribal & State Holidays: Note state-specific closures like Karma Puja and the observation of Jharkhand Foundation Day/Birsa Munda Jayanti.
- Digital Access: Physical branches follow the 2nd and 4th Saturday rule, but UPI, IMPS, and ATM services across the state remain active 24/7.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Jharkhand:
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List of Bank Holidays in Jharkhand for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Jharkhand for 2026, with dates and weekdays so you can check at a glance.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Sarhul |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 09 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 August 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Eid e Milad |
| 04 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 02 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions: Jharkhand Bank Holidays 2026
Yes. Karma Puja is a gazetted bank holiday in Jharkhand. In 2026, it will be observed on Tuesday, September 22.
In 2026, Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) falls on Sunday, Nov 15. However, banks in Jharkhand will remain closed for public transactions on Monday, November 16, for the Morning Arghya.
Jharkhand Foundation Day (and Birsa Munda Jayanti) is November 15. In 2026, this falls on a Sunday. While branches are already closed, the state celebrates its 26th year of formation on this day.
Banks across Jharkhand will observe a holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Banks will be closed for a 3-day stretch starting from Maha Ashtami (Oct 19), followed by Maha Navami (Oct 20) and Vijaya Dashami (Oct 21).