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

Bank holidays are very important for both citizens and businesses. These holidays have an effect on banking services, transaction processing, and general economic activity for companies and financial institutions. As April 2025 draws near, it is important to know the upcoming bank holidays so that people can effectively plan work schedules and financial transactions. In April 2025, there will be ten bank holidays in total, which excludes the second and fourth Saturday along with four Sundays.

Several public and bank holidays are observed in April in various nations. Depending on the location, these festivals may be celebrated for historical, cultural, or religious reasons. April is marked by significant holidays in several nations, including Good Friday, Easter Monday, and local festivities which require banks to close.

For individuals managing financial transactions, it is important to note that banks, stock markets, and financial institutions may remain closed on these days, potentially delaying payments, fund transfers, and other banking services. Moreover, those planning vacations or long weekends can take advantage of these holidays to maximize their time off.

List of Bank Holidays 2025

1st April 2025 – Banks Closing of Accounts (Nationwide)

Banks across India remain closed for annual account closing procedures.

5th April 2025 – Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday (Hyderabad)

Hyderabad observes a bank holiday to honor the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Babu Jagjivan Ram.

6th April 2025 – Sunday (Nationwide)

Regular weekly bank holiday that is observed across the country.

10th April 2025 – Mahavir Janmakalyanak/Mahavir Jayanti

Most states observe a bank holiday to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavir, except certain regions.

12th April 2025 – Second Saturday (Nationwide)

Banks remain closed across India as per the standard second Saturday holiday.

13th April 2025 – Sunday (Nationwide)

Weekly bank holiday observed nationwide.

14th April 2025 – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti & Regional Festivals

Several states observe holidays for Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Bihu, Tamil New Year, and other regional festivals.

15th April 2025 – Bengali New Year’s Day, Himachal Day, Bohag Bihu

Banks remain closed in select states for regional New Year celebrations and Himachal Day.

16th April 2025 – Bohag Bihu (Guwahati)

Assam celebrates Bohag Bihu, marking the Assamese New Year with a bank holiday in Guwahati.

18th April 2025 – Good Friday

Observed in most states, this day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

20th April 2025 – Sunday (Nationwide)

Regular weekly bank holiday observed across the country.

21st April 2025 – Garia Puja (Agartala)

Tripura celebrates Garia Puja, a tribal festival, with a bank holiday in Agartala.

26th April 2025 – Fourth Saturday (Nationwide)

Banks remain closed nationwide as per the standard fourth Saturday holiday.

27th April 2025 – Sunday (Nationwide)

Regular weekly bank holiday observed across the country.

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

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

30th April 2025 – Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya (Bengaluru)

Bengaluru banks remain closed for Basava Jayanti and the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya festival.

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

Source: RBI

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