Bank Holiday List: Now only 11 days are left in the month of April. But many bank holidays are coming in these 11 days also. If you are thinking of getting something related to the bank done in the next week, then before that, know that apart from the weekend, there are many other bank holidays in the next 11 days. As tomorrow is Akshaya Tritiya, there is also a holiday of Basava Jayanti. So let us tell you when and where there will be bank holidays in the coming days.

Bank holidays between 20th April to 26th April
See here the list on which days banks will remain closed.

• On Monday, April 20, there will be a holiday for Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra.
• Saturday 25th April is the fourth Saturday, hence every bank in India will remain closed on this day.
• Sunday 26th April is the weekly off of banks, so all the banks are going to remain closed on this day also.

People of which state will be affected
Banks across India will not remain closed on April 20, there will be a bank holiday only in some states. These include banks of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. Apart from this, banks of other states will remain open.

Will bank services also be closed?
Due to the closure of banks, the services inside the bank branches will be affected. However, online services are going to run smoothly. Like ATM, internet banking and UPI or mobile banking apps will run smoothly.

finish your work in advance
If you also live in these states and have any work related to the bank, then remember these dates well. If you have to get any bank work done during these three days, do not go. Apart from this, you can go to the bank on the remaining dates.

Stock Market Holiday: There is going to be one less trading session for traders next week. Due to Ambedkar Jayanti, there will be no trading on major exchanges National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on 14 April. That means buying and selling of shares will be completely stopped.

Saturday and Sunday are weekly holidays in the Indian domestic market. In this way, next week investors will be able to trade only for 4 days. Investors should prepare their trading plans keeping this holiday in mind.

Impact will also be seen on commodity market

There will be no morning trading in Multi Commodity Exchange also due to Ambedkar Jayanti. However, trading will resume in the evening session. There will be no trading on NCDEX in both the sessions of the entire day, that is, trading there will remain closed for the whole day.

When will the market be closed in 2026?

There are going to be a total of 16 holidays in the stock market in 2026. Of these, 6 holidays have already passed. This means that there will be many days in future when there will be no business in the market. Trading will resume after April 14, but even after that the market will remain closed on different occasions.

There will be no trading on 1st May (Maharashtra Day) and 28th May (Bakrid). Apart from this, the market is also going to remain closed on 26 June (Muharram), 14 September (Ganesh Chaturthi), 2 October (Gandhi Jayanti), 20 October (Dussehra), 10 November (Diwali) and 24 November (Guru Nanak Jayanti). The last holiday at the end of the year is going to be on 25th December (Christmas).

The market remains closed for two days every week

There is no work in the stock market every week on Saturday and Sunday. These two days are weekly holidays, hence investors cannot do any kind of buying and selling on these days. Usually the market is open only from Monday to Friday. In such a situation, it is important to keep these holidays in mind while making a trading plan.

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UP School Holidays 2026: There is confusion among students and teachers regarding school holidays on the occasion of Holi 2026 in Uttar Pradesh. Holidays have been declared on March 2 and 4, but the situation is still unclear whether schools will open or remain closed on March 3. According to the annual calendar of the board, schools are to open on March 3, but amid continuous holidays, questions are being raised on the decision to open schools on this day.

There will be a weekly holiday in board primary and secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, March 1. Monday, March 2 has been declared a holiday due to Holika Dahan. Apart from this, there is Holi holiday on Wednesday 4th March. However, according to the annual calendar of the Education Board, schools will remain open on Tuesday, March 3. This day remains confusing for everyone.

expect four days leave

If March 3 is also declared a holiday, then students and teachers can get four consecutive days off for Holi. In this hope, teacher organizations are continuously demanding that schools remain closed on this day also. Teacher organizations have expressed displeasure over the decision to reopen schools on March 3.

Uttar Pradesh BTC Teacher Union has sent a letter to the Elementary Education Department. The union says that the studies are completed by the end of February. After that many teachers return to their home districts. So coming back just for a day is not practical. Apart from this, Holi celebrations continue in many districts on March 3, due to which attendance in schools is likely to be low.

Confusion about the date of Holika Dahan

This year there is confusion among people about the date and auspicious time of Holika Dahan. There are different views about the exact time due to lunar eclipse and Bhadra time. According to the Panchang, due to the conditions of Purnima and Bhadra, the timing of Holika Dahan does not match with the English date. This has also created confusion about holidays.

Announcement of holidays for March 2026

March 2 – Holika Dahan

March 4 – Holi

March 21 – Eid-ul-Fitr

26 March – Ram Navami

31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

At present there is no holiday on March 3, but after the demands of teacher organizations, all eyes are on the department’s decision.

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The last month of the year, December has started, hence the complete list of bank and school holidays has been released. Banks and schools will remain closed for several days across the country in the month of December due to weekly holidays, Christmas and regional festivals. In such a situation, it is important to plan banking work, children’s education and holidays in advance, so that no problems arise. This information is important because December is a month of travel and festivals, when small and big tasks often come to a halt due to holidays.

In December 2025, banks may remain closed for about 12 to 18 days in different states. However, not all holidays will be applicable across India as many festivals and occasions are celebrated only at the regional level. This month, bank services will be disrupted for several consecutive days due to four Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays and Christmas.

If you are planning to go to the bank branch for any important document, transaction, check clearance or demat work, then it is very important to keep the list of holidays in mind, so that there is no hindrance in any work. Net banking and UPI services will remain operational but check processing and cash related work may be affected.

List of major bank holidays

7th December – Sunday – Weekly holiday.

13 December – Second Saturday – Weekly holiday.

14 December – Sunday – Weekly holiday.

25 December – Thursday – Christmas.

27 December – Fourth Saturday – Weekly holiday.

28 December – Sunday – Weekly holiday.

Schools may be closed due to this also

On the other hand, school holidays also last for a long time in December. The main reasons for this are Christmas and winter vacation. Many states, especially in North India, keep schools closed from the last week of December to early January due to severe cold. At the same time, there is a possibility of Christmas break in Christian institutions and private missionary schools from December 21 to December 28.

During this time, the pressure of children’s exams also reduces and due to the festive atmosphere, more plans are made for family trips and outings. The schedule in schools changes completely between the cold weather and festive celebrations, hence it is important for parents to be aware of the academic calendar in advance.

To make all your bank and school related work easier in December 2025, plan your travel, holidays and important tasks keeping this list in mind. According to NDTV reports, the option of digital transactions will remain available amid bank closures, but crowding for branch-supported operations may increase around holidays. During the winter break in schools, it will be useful to focus on homework, online activities and educational planning for children to continue their education. In the last month of the year, enjoying the festivals and holidays in a planned manner will give a completely smooth experience.

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s comedy film ‘Jolly LLB 3’ has made a wonderful comeback in the fourth weekend. The film’s earnings had dropped to lakhs during the weekdays, but on the fourth Saturday it again comfortably touched the figure of crores.

There was a 100 percent jump in the film’s earnings yesterday. Now today i.e. on the 24th day, due to Sunday holidays, it may increase further. So let us know the earnings of the film so far.

Box office collection of ‘Jolly LLB 3’

The film collected Rs 74 crore in the first week, Rs 29 crore in the second week and Rs 7.3 crore in the third week. On the 22nd day, the film’s earnings increased by 11.11 percent to Rs 50 lakh. On the 23rd day, it grew by 100 percent and again reached 1 crore.

Now today i.e. till 1:10 pm on the 24th day, a total of Rs 111.97 crore has been collected while earning Rs 17 lakh. Let us tell you that today’s data available on Secnilk is not final at the moment. There may be change in this.

‘Jolly LLB 3’ goes after Akshay’s records

Through this film, Akshay has already broken the records of many of his own big films. These films include films like ‘Gold’ (109.58 crores) and ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ (92.6 crores). Now today the records of two more big films have been broken.

• These films include ‘Housefull 2’-(112 crores) and ‘Holiday’ (112.53 crores).
• Apart from this, the next target of the film is Akshay Kumar’s ‘Sky Force’ (113.62 crores) released this year. Which seems to be breaking in some time.

About ‘Jolly LLB 3’

This film stars the trio of Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla. The film, directed by Subhash Kapoor, has been made for Rs 120 crores and its worldwide collection has reached Rs 161.75 crores in 22 days. Apart from Huma Qureshi and Amrita Rao, actors like Gajraj Rao have also worked in the film.

World Strongest Passport 2025: Nomad Capitalist Passport Index 2025 has released the list of the world’s most powerful passport. According to the report, Ireland ranks first among the strongest passport countries. It has got a total of 109 marks. In 2020, Ireland was in the first place with Sweden and Luxembourg in the first place, but in 2025 it has succeeded in achieving the top rank alone.

European nations have again dominated the passport index 2025. Switzerland and Greece are in second place. Both have scored 108.50 points. New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates are the only names in non-European countries to have made it to the top 10. New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates are ranked 10th. Both have 106.50 points. Apart from this, Iceland is also at number 10 with 106.50 points.

Status of India and Pakistan
India is jointly ranked 148th with Comoros this year. It is one place below last year (147th place). India’s total score is 47.5. Pakistan’s passport is ranked 195th this year, which includes it among the world’s weakest passport countries. Pakistan’s total score is only 46. Citizens of Pakistan have to face ban or additional investigation due to security and political reasons in many countries. Passport ranking reflects not only the ease of travel, but also the facility of economic opportunities, investment options, privacy and migration for citizens. Afghanistan is the weakest passport in the world. Its rank is 199th with 27 points.

Why passport is necessary?
Passport is not just a simple identity card. This is a proof of international citizenship, validity and global freedom. When any person travels outside a country, then passport is the official document, which proves which country he is a citizen of. Without passport, no human can travel legally from one country to another.