Kerala Bank Holidays 2027

RBI-approved bank holidays for 2027 in Kerala. Includes all public holidays and bank-specific closures.

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Banks in Kerala follow the RBI Holiday Master List. All scheduled commercial banks, cooperative banks, and post offices observe these holidays. ATMs remain accessible on most bank holidays.

Bank Holidays 2027 — Kerala

17 Bank Holidays

January

1 Jan Fri

പുതുവത്സരം

Marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year.

Public Bank
26 Jan Tue

റിപ്പബ്ലിക് ദിനം

Celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950.

Public Bank School National

February

26 Feb Fri

മഹാശിവരാത്രി

The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasts and night-long vigils.

Public Bank Festival

March

20 Mar Sat

ഈദ് അൽ ഫിത്ർ

Marks the end of Ramadan. Celebrated with prayers, feasts, and family gatherings.

Public Bank Festival
26 Mar Fri

ഗുഡ് ഫ്രൈഡേ

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Observed with solemn church services across Kerala.

Public Bank Festival

April

14 Apr Wed

വിഷു

Kerala's astrological New Year. Families observe the Vishukkani ritual at dawn.

Public Bank School Festival

May

1 May Sat

മേയ് ദിനം

International Workers' Day celebrated with rallies and marches across Kerala.

Public Bank School
27 May Thu

ഈദ് അൽ അദ്ഹ (ബക്രീദ്)

The Festival of Sacrifice commemorating Ibrahim's devotion. Celebrated with prayers and communal feasts.

Public Bank Festival

August

15 Aug Sun

സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യദിനം

Celebrates India's independence from British rule in 1947.

Public Bank School National
21 Aug Sat

ശ്രീ നാരായണ ഗുരു ജയന്തി

Birth anniversary of the great social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.

Public Bank Festival

September

18 Sep Fri

തിരുവോണം

Kerala's grandest festival — the harvest homecoming of King Mahabali. Feast, pookalam, and boat races.

Public Bank School Festival
25 Sep Sat

മഹാനവമി

Ninth day of Navaratri — Ayudha Puja day when books and tools are blessed.

Public Bank Festival
26 Sep Sun

വിജയദശമി

The tenth day of Navaratri — victory of good over evil. Vidyarambham: children's initiation into learning.

Public Bank Festival

October

2 Oct Sat

ഗാന്ധി ജയന്തി

Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.

Public Bank School National
8 Oct Fri

മുഹർറം

Islamic New Year and day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.

Public Bank Festival

November

1 Nov Mon

കേരള പിറവി

Kerala Formation Day celebrating the unification of Malayalam-speaking regions on November 1, 1956.

Public Bank School

December

25 Dec Sat

ക്രിസ്മസ്

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Kerala's unique traditions: Tharaka stars, midnight Mass, carol singing.

Public Bank School Festival

📋 Important Notes

  • Bank holidays are governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and the RBI circular for the respective year.
  • Some bank holidays apply only to specific regions. The list above covers Kerala.
  • Banks may additionally observe 2nd and 4th Saturdays as holidays (per RBI directive).
  • Restricted holidays allow individual bank employees optional leave — branches may still operate.
  • Always verify with your specific bank as policies may vary.