Staying updated on the Punjab bank holiday schedule for 2026 is vital for both business owners and residents across the state. Punjab's calendar is distinguished by significant religious observances, including the martyrdom days of Sikh Gurus and the birth anniversaries of various saints, alongside national mandates.
The latter part of the year features a high concentration of holidays. Key dates include Independence Day (Aug 15), Janmashtami (Sept 4), and Dussehra (Oct 20). The festive tempo peaks in November with Diwali (Nov 8) and the most significant event for the state, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday (Nov 24). Notably, with Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) and Christmas Day (Dec 25) both falling on Fridays, banking customers can look forward to multiple three-day long weekends.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- Long Weekend Alert: October and December offer extended breaks due to national holidays falling on Fridays, creating seamless 3-day windows.
- State-Specific Notes: Punjab observes unique holidays like Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh Ji and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day that are exclusive to the region.
- Digital Continuity: While physical branches follow the 2nd and 4th Saturday rule, digital banking, UPI, and ATMs across the state remain operational 24/7.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Punjab:
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List of Bank Holidays in Punjab for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Punjab for 2026, with dates and weekdays so you can check at a glance.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 January 2026 | Friday | Vasant Panchami |
| 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 |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 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 |
| 18 June 2026 | Thursday | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 29 June 2026 | Monday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 14 December 2026 | Monday | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions: Punjab Bank Holidays 2026
Yes. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Birthday (Gurpurb) is the most significant holiday in Punjab. In 2026, it will be observed on Tuesday, November 24.
Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. While banks follow the standard Sunday closure, branches in Punjab will remain closed on Monday, November 9, for Vishwakarma Day.
Yes. To honor the sacrifice of the Ninth Guru, all banks in Punjab will remain closed on Monday, December 14, 2026, creating a 3-day long weekend.
Banks across Punjab will observe a holiday for Maharishi Valmiki Ji's Birthday on Monday, October 26, 2026.
No. In 2026, December 26 is the 4th Saturday of the month. Combined with Christmas Day (Friday) and Sunday, this results in a continuous 3-day closure for all bank branches.