Planning a Bank Visit Next Week? Banks to Remain Closed for 4 Days – Full List of April 2025 Holidays Inside
April 2025 is shaping up to be a month packed with holidays, and if you have any urgent banking work, now is the time to act. Next week alone, banks across several states will remain shut for four days due to a series of regional and national festivals, including Ambedkar Jayanti and Good Friday.
With multiple state-specific public holidays falling next week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released an updated calendar detailing when banks will be closed. It’s crucial for customers to check this list before making a trip to the bank, as services may not be available depending on your location.
In India, bank holidays vary across states based on regional festivals, local customs, and religious observances. April 2025 is particularly packed with celebrations like regional New Year festivals, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu, and Good Friday, which collectively account for multiple days of bank closures. In total, banks will remain closed for up to 17 days this month, including weekends and second/fourth Saturdays.
Let’s take a closer look at the major holidays that will affect bank operations across India next week:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, is celebrated nationwide on April 14. On this day, banks will be closed in most parts of the country except a few states like Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh.
Additionally, many states will celebrate their regional New Year festivals on the same day — including Vishu (Kerala), Puthandu (Tamil Nadu), Bihu (Assam), and others — prompting more closures in respective regions.
April 15 marks the start of the Bengali calendar, widely celebrated as Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal and by Bengali communities across India. Banks in West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh will remain closed in observance.
Celebrated as the Assamese New Year, Bohag Bihu is a significant cultural event in Assam. Banks in the state will remain closed on this day.
Observed in memory of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Good Friday is a major Christian holiday. Banks will be closed in most Indian states except in Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar, where normal operations may continue.
The Reserve Bank of India classifies bank holidays into three major categories:
Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act – Includes major festivals and public holidays.
Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act & Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) – Mainly impacts transaction processing systems.
State-specific holidays – Based on regional or local observances.
Here is the detailed calendar of holidays for the month:
April 1 – Annual account closing, Sarhul (Jharkhand)
April 5 – Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti (Telangana)
April 7 – Shad Suk Mynsiem (Meghalaya)
April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti
April 14 – Ambedkar Jayanti & regional New Year festivals
April 15 – Bengali New Year
April 16 – Bohag Bihu (Assam)
April 18 – Good Friday
April 21 – Garia Puja (Tripura)
April 29 – Parshuram Jayanti (Shimla)
April 30 – Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya
Just like every month, banks will remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays (April 12 and 26) along with all Sundays. Be sure to factor these into your schedule.
While physical branches may be closed, customers can still access online banking, mobile apps, ATM services, and UPI transactions without interruption. So, while in-person services may be limited, digital options remain fully operational.
Conclusion: Plan Ahead to Avoid Inconvenience
With so many holidays lined up next week, it's wise to wrap up any important banking tasks in advance. Use the RBI holiday calendar to stay informed and avoid last-minute surprises. Remember, your digital banking channels are still at your fingertips — but if your work requires a visit to the branch, better plan it before the upcoming closures.
