If you are planning to visit banks or keep an eye on market activity on April 23, it is worth checking what is open and what is not, as elections are due in the states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Being aware of banking and stock market holidays can help consumers and traders plan their financial activities in advance. In India, bank holidays are not the same in all states, as they depend on local events and regional occasions, which can sometimes lead to confusion for customers.
Bank operations on April 23, 2026
According to the Reserve Bank of India, banks will remain open across the country except Tamil Nadu on April 23. Branches will remain closed in the state due to the general elections to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 2026. So, while most of the country can proceed with regular banking and business plans on April 23, people in Tamil Nadu may want to reschedule their bank visits.As far as the rest of April is concerned, apart from weekend holidays, there are no bank holidays. The second and fourth Saturdays are public holidays in all scheduled and non-scheduled banks.
stock market operations
However, this is business as usual for traders. Stock markets will continue to function without any interruption. Elections only matter when elections are held in Mumbai, Maharashtra – and the same is the case with Lok Sabha, Assembly elections and local body elections. Since that is not the case here, trading activities will continue as per schedule.Looking ahead, the stock markets will be closed on some occasions at the end of the year:May 1, 2026 (Friday) – Maharashtra DayMay 28, 2026 (Thursday) – BakridJune 26, 2026 (Friday) – MuharramSeptember 14, 2026 (Monday) – Ganesh ChaturthiOctober 2, 2026 (Friday) – Mahatma Gandhi JayantiOctober 20, 2026 (Tuesday) – DussehraNovember 10, 2026 (Tuesday) – Diwali-BalipratipadaNovember 24, 2026 (Tuesday) – Prakash Guruparva Shri Guru Nanak DevDecember 25, 2026 (Friday) – Christmas
