As the new financial year 2025-26 begins, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the list of bank holidays for April 2025. These holidays vary across different states based on regional festivals, public events, and religious observances. Whether you’re planning a trip, filing taxes, or managing personal finances, knowing when banks are closed can help you avoid delays.
✅ Bank Holidays in April 2025: Full Date-Wise List
April 1 (Tuesday)
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Holiday: Year-End Bank Closure (All India)
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Additional: Sarhul Festival in Jharkhand
April 5 (Saturday)
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Holiday: Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
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States: Telangana
April 10 (Thursday)
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Holiday: Mahavir Jayanti
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States: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana
April 14 (Monday)
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Holiday: Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Bihu, Tamil New Year
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States: Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chandigarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh
April 15 (Tuesday)
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Holiday: Bohag Bihu, Bengali New Year, Himachal Day
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States: Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh
April 18 (Friday)
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Holiday: Good Friday
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States: Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Srinagar, Himachal Pradesh
April 21 (Monday)
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Holiday: Garia Puja
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States: Tripura
April 29 (Tuesday)
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Holiday: Lord Parshuram Jayanti
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States: Himachal Pradesh
April 30 (Wednesday)
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Holiday: Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya
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States: Karnataka
💡 Pro Tips for Managing Banking During Holidays
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Use Online Services: Mobile banking, internet banking, and UPI services will be operational during holidays.
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Withdraw Cash in Advance: ATMs will be available, but it’s wise to keep cash on hand before long weekends.
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Plan Fund Transfers Early: NEFT and RTGS may be delayed on holidays, so schedule ahead.
📌 Key Takeaways
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Banks are closed on April 1 across India due to year-end closing.
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Multiple state-specific holidays are observed, so closures vary by region.
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Online and digital platforms remain accessible, allowing uninterrupted financial services.
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