Bank holidays in April: Check dates for Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, and more

Bank holidays in April 20: Today, April 6 (Sunday) is also a bank holiday across India. The second and fourth Saturdays and every Sunday in each month are holidays for all banks — public and private, including the State Bank of India (SBI). Keep an eye out for the extended weekends due to this.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its list of official bank holidays for the month of April 2025. We take a look at all the upcoming bank holiday dates this month, including Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, Easter, and weekend holidays on Saturday and Sundays.

Notably, bank customers must keep in mind that holidays across states in India are different including national holidays, weekends, and based on local requirements, religious festivities and other celebrations. Please check with your nearest branch for a confirmed holiday list for your bank.

Bank Holidays This Week — April 6, 10, 12, 13

• April 6 (Sunday) — Today is the first Sunday of the month and is also a holidays for all public and private banks across India.
• April 10 (Thursday) — Mahavir Jayanti (Birth of Lord Mahavir) — Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Telangana.
• April 12 (Saturday) — Second Saturday of the month — Public and private banks pan-India will be closed on this day.
• April 13 (Sunday) — Sundays are non-working days for all public and privates banks across India.

Upcoming Bank Holidays This Month — April 2025

• April 14 (Monday) — The day marks Ambedkar Jayanti — birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, along with various regional New Year celebrations such as Vishu, Bihu, Tamil New Year, and more. — Thus banks will remain closed across many states, including Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh.
• April 15 (Tuesday) — Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, and Bohag Bihu — Banks will remain closed for services in Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh to observe these state-specific festivals.
• April 18 (Friday) — Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ — Banks will remain closed for services in states including, Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar.

• April 20 (Sunday) — Easter Sunday — Sundays are non-working days for all public and privates banks across India.
• April 21 (Monday) — Garia Puja — Banks will remain closed in Tripura, to observe the local tribal festival.
• April 26 (Saturday) — Fourth Saturday of the month — Public and private banks pan-India will be closed on this day.
• April 27 (Sunday) — Sundays are non-working days for all public and privates banks across India.
• April 29 (Tuesday) — Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu — Banks will remain closed for services in Himachal Pradesh.
• April 30 (Wednesday) — Basava Jayanti, honouring Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat sect, and Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day for wealth and prosperity — Banks will be closed in Karnataka and other states.

Can You Use ATMs, Online Banking During Bank Holidays?

Yes, you can use ATMs, mobile banking, online banking, and bank apps for daily transactions even during bank holidays, unless a bank sends specific notification regarding maintenance timings or technical issues. However, the Negotiable Instruments Act deals with the issuance of cheques and promissory notes and transactions involving these instruments will not be available during the holidays.

Thus, it is advisable to check the confirmed holiday schedule from your own local bank branch and make arrangements to deal with any extended closures or emergencies on particular dates.