As the "Heart of India" transitions into the 2026, staying updated on the Madhya Pradesh bank holiday schedule is vital for both business and personal financial planning. From the industrial hubs of Pithampur to the heritage corridors of Gwalior, banking operations pause for a rich mix of national pride and deep-rooted local traditions.
The latter part of the year features several significant closures. Key dates include Independence Day (Aug 15), which falls on a Saturday, and Janmashtami (Sept 4), which creates a Friday-to-Sunday long weekend. In the final quarter, while Diwali (Nov 8) falls on a Sunday, banks across the state will observe Govardhan Puja on Monday, November 9, providing a necessary break during the festive rush.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- Long Weekend Cluster: Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) and Christmas Day (Dec 25) both fall on Fridays, offering perfect 3-day windows for administrative planning.
- State-Specific Notes: Madhya Pradesh follows the Negotiable Instruments Act closely, meaning dates like Guru Nanak Jayanti and Milad-un-Nabi are strictly observed across all public and private sector banks.
- Uninterrupted Digital Access: While physical branches of SBI, PNB, and BoB follow the 2nd/4th Saturday rule, UPI and mobile banking remain operational 24/7.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh:
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List of Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh 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 |
| 01 February 2026 | Sunday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 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 | Idul Fitr |
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| 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 |
| 19 April 2026 | Sunday | Maharshi Parasuram 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 |
| 28 August 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan |
| 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 |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 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: Madhya Pradesh Bank Holidays 2026
Yes. Janmashtami (Shri Krishna Ashtami) is a gazetted bank holiday in MP and will be observed on Friday, September 4, 2026, resulting in a 3-day long weekend.
In 2026, Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8. While banks are already closed on Sundays, branches will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, for Govardhan Puja and Vishwakarma Day.
Banks across Madhya Pradesh will be closed for Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. This is an official holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Yes. Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Note that this date is subject to the sighting of the moon.
Yes! Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Friday. Since the following day, Dec 26, is the 4th Saturday of the month, banks will be closed for three consecutive days (Fri-Sun).