Bank Holidays in April 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases an official state-wise calendar of bank holidays each year. In India, bank holidays differ across states due to a mix of national, regional, and religious observances.
April 2025 will see multiple bank holidays across different states for occasions such as Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, Bohag Bihu, Basava Jayanti, and Akshaya Tritiya. Additionally, April 1 is a mandatory holiday for all banks across India for annual account finalization.
Here’s a state-wise breakdown of the bank holidays in April 2025 to help individuals and businesses plan their financial activities in advance:
State-Wise List of Bank Holidays in April 2025
- April 1 (Tuesday) – Banks’ Yearly Account Closing/Sarhul
- Banks across India will remain closed for annual account finalization.
- Jharkhand will also observe a holiday for Sarhul, a tribal festival marking the new year and nature worship.
- April 5 (Saturday) – Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday
- Banks will be closed in Telangana in honor of freedom fighter and social reformer Babu Jagjivan Ram.
- April 10 (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti
- Banks will remain closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Telangana to celebrate the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
- April 14 (Monday) – Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Bihu, Tamil New Year, and More
- Banks will be closed in most states, except Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh.
- This day marks Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary and various regional New Year celebrations.
- April 15 (Tuesday) – Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, Bohag Bihu
- Banks will remain closed in Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for these state-specific festivals.
- April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday
- This Christian holiday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, will be observed in most states, except Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar.
- April 21 (Monday) – Garia Puja
- Banks in Tripura will be closed for Garia Puja, a tribal festival.
- April 29 (Tuesday) – Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti
- Banks will remain closed in Himachal Pradesh to honor the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu.
- April 30 (Wednesday) – Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya
- Banks will be closed in Karnataka for Basava Jayanti, commemorating Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat sect, and Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day for wealth and prosperity.
Plan Your Banking Needs in Advance
With multiple bank holidays scheduled throughout April 2025, it is advisable to check whether banks will be open in your state before planning visits for financial transactions. Ensure timely completion of banking tasks to avoid inconvenience.
