Banks Shut Down in these Cities for a Three-Day Span from Today until May 1: Find the Comprehensive List Here
Get ready, folks! Here's a lowdown on the bank holidays across India in April 2025:
🗓️ April 1 (Tuesday) – Sarhul (Banks' Closing of Accounts)Except for Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya, banks will close their yearly accounts nationwide.
🗓️ April 5 (Saturday) – Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday (Hyderabad, Telangana)Banks in Hyderabad will be closed to mark the birth anniversary of this renowned Indian political leader.
🗓️ April 6 (Sunday) – Weekly Bank Holiday (Nationwide)Everyone needs a break, even the banks! So, enjoy your Sunday off from banking duties.
🗓️ April 10 (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti (Nationwide)Celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavir, banks nationwide will close their doors on this day.
🗓️ April 13 (Saturday) – 2nd Saturday (Nationwide)Saturdays are for taking it easy, and this one is no exception. Nationwide, banks will be closed.
🗓️ April 14 (Monday) – Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Bihu, Tamil New Year, etc.This Pan-India holiday honors Dr. Ambedkar and celebrates various regional new year festivals. Banks will close their doors for the day.
🗓️ April 15 (Tuesday) – Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, Bohag BihuCelebrate the Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, and Bohag Bihu, as banks in various parts of India will be taking a break.
🗓️ April 18 (Friday) - Good Friday (Nationwide except Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, Tripura, Srinagar, and Rajasthan)For those not celebrating this Christian holiday, make the most of your banking day.
🗓️ April 20 (Sunday) – Weekly Bank Holiday (Nationwide)You guessed it, another Sunday off!
🗓️ April 21 (Monday) – Garia Puja (Agartala)Agartala is celebrating Garia Puja, so banks will be resting too.
🗓️ April 26 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)It's the last Saturday of the month, so banks will be closed, giving them a chance to catch their breath before the next month.
🗓️ April 27 (Sunday) – Weekly Bank Holiday (Nationwide)Sunday's here again, enjoy the day off!
🗓️ April 29 (Tuesday) – Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti (Jaipur)Celebrating the birth of Bhagwan Parshuram, banks in Jaipur will close for the day.
🗓️ April 30 (Wednesday) – Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya (Bengaluru, Shimla)Bengaluru and Shimla will be celebrating Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. In the spirit of celebration, banks will be closed.
🗓️ May Day (Labour Day) – Not part of the April holidaysObserved on May 1, this bank holiday marks the beginning of May and is a significant day for workers' rights.
Online banking services will be operational during these holidays, so you can still manage your finances digitally. Enjoy the holidays, folks! 🎉🇮🇳
- Karnataka, specifically Bengaluru, will be closed for banking services on April 30 to celebrate Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya.
- Online banking services will remain operational in Karnataka during these holidays, allowing people to manage their finances digitally.
- The business sector in Karnataka may face a slight disruption during the holidays as banking services will be unavailable.
- General news coverage in April 2025 will likely include updates on the impact of banking holidays on businesses across the state of Karnataka.
