Are banks open or closed today on April 19, 2025? Saturday, April 19, 2025, will be a working day for bank branches across India. It is the third Saturday of the month, so banks remain open for physical transactions. This presents a valuable opportunity for customers to complete in-branch transactions that were delayed due to the Good Friday holiday on April 18.
Customers should mark their calendars for April 19, confirm their branch's operating hours, and take advantage of this extra day to complete any pending or urgent banking tasks. In April 2025, several bank holidays are scheduled across different states, including observances such as Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, Bohag Bihu, Basava Jayanti, and Akshaya Tritiya. Additionally, April 1 is a mandatory bank holiday across all states for finalizing yearly accounts.
April 21 (Monday) will see banks in Tripura closed for Garia Puja, while on April 29 (Tuesday), banks in Himachal Pradesh will remain shut for Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti. April 30 (Wednesday) will see banks in Karnataka close to observe Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya, the latter being considered an auspicious day for wealth and prosperity. If you need banking services in April 2025, you should check if banks are open in your state before planning your visits.
April 19 is not a bank holiday. Most banks were shut on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, and the following day, April 20, 2025 (Sunday), is a weekend holiday. However, on April 19, both public and private banks will resume operations across the country, allowing customers to visit bank branches.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandate, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Hence, there will be no long weekend for the bankers as the banks will remain open today, April 19, as it is the third Saturday of the month, and is not a festival. The next designated bank holiday is Saturday, April 26, which will be the fourth Saturday of the month, along with the Gauri Puja holiday.
In total, there are 13 designated bank holidays in April, including the Saturday offs for the current month. April 1 marked a holiday for banks to close their yearly accounts/Sarhul, while April 5 was a holiday for Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday (only in Hyderabad - Telangana). April 7 was a holiday for Shad Suk Mynsiem (only in Shillong), and April 10 was a holiday for Mahavir Janmakalyanak/Mahavir Jayanti.
April 14 saw banks closed for Ambedkar Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, along with various regional New Year celebrations such as Vishu, Bihu, Tamil New Year, and more. April 15 was a holiday for Bengali New Year’s Day/Himachal Day/Bohag Bihu, while April 16 was a holiday for Bohag Bihu. Following that, April 18 was a holiday for Good Friday, which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The RBI has listed a total of 11 bank holidays (on weekdays) for the month of April 2025. Apart from the scheduled holidays, banks across the country also remain closed on Sundays. Customers and businesses should plan their bank visits accordingly and check with their regional branches for specific working hours or closures.
Upcoming closures in April include Garia Puja on April 21 in Tripura, Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti on April 29 in Himachal Pradesh, and Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya on April 30 in Karnataka. It is essential for customers to be aware of these holidays in advance to avoid any inconvenience with banking services.
ATMs, mobile banking, online banking, and bank apps for daily transactions will remain operational even during bank holidays unless a bank sends specific notifications regarding maintenance timings or technical issues. The Negotiable Instruments Act deals with the issuance of cheques and promissory notes, and transactions involving these instruments will not be available during the bank holidays.
In summary, April 19, 2025, is a working day for banks across India, allowing customers to take care of their banking needs after the Good Friday holiday. Customers are encouraged to check their local bank's operating hours and holiday schedules to ensure seamless banking experiences. With several holidays lined up throughout the month, planning ahead is crucial for anyone needing banking services.
