For candidates preparing for competitive banking exams, being aware of bank holidays in April 2025 is crucial for effective planning. Bank closures can impact important tasks such as fee payments, document submissions, and other banking services essential for aspirants. Since many exams require timely transactions and verifications, knowing the public holidays in advance helps candidates avoid last-minute inconveniences. This article provides a detailed list of bank holidays in April 2025, enabling aspirants to manage their exam preparation and banking requirements smoothly.
Bank Holidays in April 2025
April 1 (Tuesday) – Banks’ Yearly Account Closing / Sarhul: Banks will be closed for annual account finalization. Sarhul is a tribal festival in Jharkhand celebrating nature worship.
April 5 (Saturday) – Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday: A public holiday in Telangana to honor the Dalit leader and freedom fighter.
April 10 (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, observed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Telangana.
April 14 (Monday) – Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Bihu, Tamil New Year, etc.: Celebrates Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary along with regional New Year festivals, except in a few states.
April 15 (Tuesday) – Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, Bohag Bihu: Regional New Year celebrations observed in Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday: A Christian holiday commemorating Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, except in a few states like Assam, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh.
April 21 (Monday) – Garia Puja: A tribal festival observed in Tripura.
April 29 (Tuesday) – Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Lord Parshuram in Himachal Pradesh.
April 30 (Wednesday) – Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya: Celebrates Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat sect, and Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day for wealth, in Karnataka.
Even though banks will be closed on these days, ATMs, net banking, mobile banking, and UPI services will continue to function as usual. This means that while physical branches will not be available, customers can still access their funds and conduct transactions through digital means.
For example, on April 1, 2025, banks will be closed nationwide for the yearly account closing, and in Jharkhand, banks will also be shut for Sarhul. On April 5, 2025, banks in Telangana will remain closed to honor Babu Jagjivan Ram’s birth anniversary.
April 6, 2025, is a Sunday and a weekend holiday, but the following week, on April 10, banks will close in several states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Telangana to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti.
The second Saturday of the month falls on April 12, when all scheduled and non-scheduled banks in India will also be closed, followed by another weekend holiday on April 13.
On April 14, banks will remain closed in Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary and regional New Year celebrations.
April 15 will see banks closed in Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, and Bohag Bihu, with banks in Assam remaining closed on April 16 for Bohag Bihu.
Good Friday, on April 18, will see closures in Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
April 20 is another Sunday and a weekend holiday, followed by the Garia Puja on April 21, when banks in Tripura will remain closed for this tribal festival.
April 26 is the fourth Saturday of the month, and all banks across India will be closed once again. Finally, on April 29, banks in Himachal Pradesh will close for Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti, and on April 30, banks in Karnataka will close to honor Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya.
In summary, understanding the bank holidays in April 2025 is essential for candidates preparing for competitive banking exams. Being aware of these dates allows for better planning and ensures that they can manage their banking needs effectively during this crucial period.
