Bank Holidays in April 2025: Check State-wise Bank Holiday List with Dates and Day

Bank holidays are very important to both citizens and businesses. These holidays have an impact on banking services, transaction processing, and general economic activities of companies and financial institutions. As April 2025 approaches, it is important to understand the upcoming bank holidays so that people can effectively plan their work schedules and financial transactions. In April 2025, there will be a total of ten bank holidays, including the second Saturday and four Sundays.

Several public and bank holidays were observed in various countries in April. Depending on the location, these festivals may be celebrated for historical, cultural or religious reasons. The April sign is a huge holiday in several countries, including Good Friday, Easter Monday and local celebrations that require banking to end.

For individuals managing financial transactions, it is important to note that banks, stock markets and financial institutions may be closed these days, which may delay payments, fundraising and other banking services. Additionally, those planning holidays or long weekends can use these holidays to maximize their breaks.

2025 Bank Holiday List

April 1, 2025 – Bank Account Closed (National)

Banks across India are still closing annual account closing procedures.

April 5, 2025 – Babu Jagjivan Ram’s birthday (Hyderabad)

Hyderabad has observed a bank holiday to mark the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter Babu Jagjivan Ram.

April 6, 2025 – Sunday (National)

Weekly bank holidays observed regularly nationwide.

April 10, 2025 – Mahavir Janmakalyanak/Mahavir Jayanti

Most states observe bank holidays to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavir, except in certain areas.

April 12, 2025 – The Second Saturday (National)

Under the standard second Saturday holiday, banks across India remain closed.

April 13, 2025 – Sunday (National)

Weekly bank holidays are observed nationwide.

April 14, 2025 – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti and Regional Festival

Several states have observed holidays for Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Bihu, Tamilnew year and other regional festivals.

April 15, 2025 – New Year’s Day in Bangladesh, Hima Al Day, Bohag Bihu

Banks remain closed in specific states on New Year celebrations and Himaal dates.

April 16, 2025 – Bohag Bihu (Guwahati)

Assam celebrates Bohag Bihu, the bank holiday in Guwahati marks the Assamese New Year.

April 18, 2025 – Good Friday

This day was observed in most states to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

April 20, 2025 – Sunday (National)

Weekly bank holidays observed regularly nationwide.

April 21, 2025 – Garia Puja (Agartala)

Tripura celebrates a bank holiday in Agartala Garia Puja.

April 26, 2025 – The Fourth Saturday (National)

Banks remain closed nationwide under the standard fourth Saturday holiday.

April 27, 2025 – Sunday (National)

Weekly bank holidays observed regularly nationwide.

April 29, 2025 – Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti (Shimla)

Shimla observed a bank holiday to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Parshuram.

April 30, 2025 – Basava Jayanti in Akshaya Tritiya (Bangaluru)

The Basava Jayanti and Auspious Akshaya Tritiya Festivals are still closing the Bangalore Bank.

Here is a detailed list of bank holidays in different countries in April 2025, its significance and how they affect banking services and businesses.

date

occasion

state

April 1, 2025

Bank close account

National

April 5, 2025

Babu Jagjivan Ram’s birthday

Hyderabad

April 6, 2025

Sunday

National

April 10, 2025

Mahavir Janmakalyanak/ Mahavir Jayanti

In addition to Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Guwahati, Guwahati, Gangtok, Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad- Telangana, Imphal, Imphal, Itanagar, Jammu, Jammu, Kochi, Kohima, Kohima, Kohima, Panaji, Panaji, Patna, Shimla, Shimla, Sriruvara, Sriram,

April 12

The second Saturday

National

April 13

Sunday

National

April 14, 2025

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Biju, Buisu Festival, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Tamil New Year’s Day, Bohag Bihu, Cheiraoba

In addition to Aizawl, Bhopal, Itanagar, Kohima, New Delhi, Raipur, Shillong, Shimla

April 15, 2025

New Year’s Day in Bangladesh, Hima Al Day, Bohag Bihu

Agartala, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kolkata, Shimla

April 16, 2025

Bohag Bihu

Guwahati

April 18, 2025

Good Friday

All states except Agartala, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Shimla, Srinagar

April 20

Sunday

National

April 21, 2025

Garia Puja

Agatala

April 26

The fourth Saturday

National

April 27

Sunday

National

April 29, 2025

Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti

Shimla

April 30, 2025

Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya

Bengaluru

Source: RBI

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