- In April 2025, banks in India will remain closed on various days due to festivals, national holidays, and state-specific occasions.
- This list includes national and state-specific holidays, which may vary across different states.
- Additionally, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of the month, as well as every Sunday.
Key Dates and Holidays
The following dates in April 2025 will see bank closures across India, depending on the state:
- April 1: Odisha Day (Odisha, Punjab), Sarhul (Jharkhand), Eid-ul-Fitr holiday (Telangana)
- April 5: Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh)
- April 6: Ram Navami (Several states), Sunday
- April 9: Ugadi Festival (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa), Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra), Telugu New Year (Tamil Nadu)
- April 10: Mahavir Jayanti (Several states), Eid-ul-Fitr (Several states)
- April 11: Eid-ul-Fitr (Several states), Khutb-e-Ramzan (Karnataka)
- April 12: Second Saturday (National holiday)
- April 13: Bohag Bihu (Assam), Cheiraoba (Manipur), Maha Vishuba Sankranti (Odisha, Punjab), Sunday
- April 14: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (Several states), Bihu (Arunachal Pradesh), Cheiraoba (Manipur), Tamil New Year (Tamil Nadu), Bengali New Year (Tripura, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi), Vishu (Kerala)
- April 15: Bohag Bihu (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam), Himachal Day (Himachal Pradesh)
- April 17: Ram Navami (Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand)
- April 18: Good Friday (Several states)
- April 19: Easter Saturday (Nagaland), Third Saturday (Holiday in Nagaland, working day elsewhere)
- April 20: Easter Sunday (Nagaland), Sunday
- April 21: Mahavir Jayanti (Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu), Garia Puja (Tripura)
- April 26: Fourth Saturday (National holiday)
- April 27: Sunday
- April 29: Maharshi Parshuram Jayanti (Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Rajasthan, Sikkim)
- April 30: Basava Jayanti (Karnataka, Kerala)
Unexpected Insight
Surprisingly, dates like April 5 and April 19, which are typically working days, will see bank closures in some states due to special holidays—such as Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Easter Saturday in Nagaland.
Detailed Survey Note
This detailed survey note provides a comprehensive list of bank holidays in April 2025 in India, covering both national and state-specific occasions. It addresses the user’s query fully by listing all relevant dates, holidays, and the states where they apply. The information has been compiled from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Background and Context
Bank holidays in India are declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and include national holidays, regional festivals, and regular off-days (Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month). In April 2025, banks will observe closures due to a mix of state-specific festivals and national holidays, varying by region. This list will help users plan their banking activities accordingly.
Detailed List of Bank Holidays in April 2025
The table below lists all bank holidays in April 2025, including dates, days, holiday names, and the states where they apply. The data is sourced from reliable references such as BankBazaar, Indian Express, and ClearTax.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable States |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Odisha Day | Odisha, Punjab |
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Sarhul | Jharkhand |
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Eid-ul-Fitr holiday | Telangana |
| April 5, 2025 | Saturday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
| April 6, 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh |
| April 9, 2025 | Wednesday | Ugadi Festival | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa |
| April 9, 2025 | Wednesday | Gudi Padwa | Maharashtra |
| April 9, 2025 | Wednesday | Telugu New Year | Tamil Nadu |
| April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu |
| April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Assam, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi |
| April 11, 2025 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Goa, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi |
| April 11, 2025 | Friday | Khutb-e-Ramzan | Karnataka |
| April 12, 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday | National (All states) |
| April 13, 2025 | Sunday | Bohag Bihu | Assam |
| April 13, 2025 | Sunday | Cheiraoba | Manipur |
| April 13, 2025 | Sunday | Maha Vishuba Sankranti | Odisha, Punjab |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Bihu | Arunachal Pradesh |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Cheiraoba | Manipur |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Tamil New Year | Tamil Nadu |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Bengali New Year | Tripura, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Vishu | Kerala |
| April 15, 2025 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam |
| April 15, 2025 | Tuesday | Himachal Day | Himachal Pradesh |
| April 17, 2025 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, West Bengal |
| April 19, 2025 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Nagaland |
| April 20, 2025 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Nagaland |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti | Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
| April 26, 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | National (All states) |
| April 27, 2025 | Sunday | – | National (All states) |
| April 29, 2025 | Tuesday | Maharshi Parshuram Jayanti | Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Rajasthan, Sikkim |
| April 30, 2025 | Wednesday | Basava Jayanti | Karnataka, Kerala |
Regular Bank Holidays
In addition to the above, banks are closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. For April 2025, these are:
- Sundays: April 6, 13, 20, 27
- Second Saturday: April 12
- Fourth Saturday: April 26
Unexpected Insight
Certain dates, such as April 5 and April 19, which are usually working days, will see bank closures in specific states due to special holidays. For instance, April 5 is a holiday in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti, and April 19 is a holiday in Nagaland for Easter Saturday. This might be unexpected for users as these are not typically non-working days.
Sources and Verification
This list has been compiled from credible sources, including BankBazaar, Indian Express, and ClearTax. Users are advised to confirm the dates with the RBI’s official holiday list for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Conclusion
This list provides a complete overview of bank holidays in April 2025 across India, encompassing both national and state-specific occasions. Users should use this information to plan their banking activities and verify with the RBI’s official website if needed.