With the new fiscal year beginning on April 1, 2025, several financial changes will come into effect, including modifications in UPI transactions, credit card rules, and new income tax slabs. Proper financial planning is essential, and knowing the list of bank holidays in advance can help you manage your transactions efficiently.
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks across most cities in India will remain closed on April 1st for the annual closing of accounts. Besides this, various other regional and national holidays will result in bank closures throughout the month. Here’s a complete list of bank holidays in April 2025 as per the RBI calendar:
Bank Holidays in April 2025 – City-wise List
| Date | Holiday | Cities Affected |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Banks’ closing of accounts | All major cities |
| April 5 | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday | Hyderabad (Telangana) |
| April 10 | Mahavir Jayanti | Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Belapur, Chennai, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Ranchi, Raipur |
| April 14 | Ambedkar Jayanti, Bihu, Baisakhi | Multiple cities including Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram |
| April 15 | Bengali New Year’s Day, Himachal Day, Bohag Bihu | Agartala, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kolkata, Shimla |
| April 16 | Bohag Bihu | Guwahati |
| April 18 | Good Friday | Several cities including Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram |
| April 21 | Garia Puja | Agartala |
| April 29 | Parshuram Jayanti | Shimla |
| April 30 | Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya | Bengaluru |
Additional Bank Closures
Apart from the above-listed holidays, banks in India remain closed on all Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays of the month. This means additional bank closures will occur on:
- April 13 (Second Saturday)
- April 27 (Fourth Saturday)
Impact on Banking Services
While physical bank branches will remain closed on these days, digital banking services such as NEFT, IMPS, RTGS, mobile banking, and UPI transactions will continue to operate without interruptions. Customers can still transfer funds, set up standing instructions, and perform other essential banking activities online.
Plan Ahead for a Hassle-Free Banking Experience
With the extensive list of bank holidays in April 2025, customers should plan their cash withdrawals, check deposits, and other banking needs accordingly. Staying informed about these closures will help avoid last-minute inconveniences and ensure smooth financial transactions throughout the month.
