Bank Holidays 2025 – Get ready for a relaxing week ahead as banks across India are heading into a long list of holidays. With a line-up of national and regional festivals falling back-to-back, several states will see banks shut for six days this week. From Ambedkar Jayanti and Good Friday to Pohela Boishakh and Vishu, the coming days are going to be quite eventful in terms of celebrations and bank closures.
Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s happening this week, which cities are affected, and why banks will be closed. If you’ve got any urgent banking tasks like cheque deposits or cash withdrawals, better plan around these dates.
April 14: Major Closures for Multiple Festivals
Monday, April 14, is packed with celebrations across several states. It marks Ambedkar Jayanti, Vishu, Tamil New Year, Bohag Bihu, Biju Festival, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, and Cheiraoba. Since so many festivals fall on the same day, banks in over 30 cities will be closed.
Cities where banks will remain closed include Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Panaji, Ranchi, Srinagar, and Thiruvananthapuram among others.
April 15: More Closures for Bengali New Year and Himachal Day
Tuesday brings Pohela Boishakh or Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, and Bohag Bihu in parts of India. As a result, banks will remain shut in Agartala, Guwahati, Kolkata, Itanagar, and Shimla.
These festivals mark the beginning of the new year as per regional calendars and are widely celebrated with family gatherings, traditional foods, and prayers.
April 16: Banks Closed in Guwahati Again
Wednesday, April 16, sees yet another holiday, specifically for Guwahati where Bohag Bihu continues. This is one of the most important Assamese festivals and includes dance, music, and community feasts.
So, people in Guwahati will experience three continuous bank holidays starting April 14 through April 16.
April 18: Good Friday
On Friday, April 18, banks will be closed across several major cities due to Good Friday. This is a Christian observance marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is observed with fasting, prayer, and silence.
Cities affected include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Shillong, and Thiruvananthapuram.
April 20: Sunday
April 20 is a regular Sunday, which is a weekly bank holiday across India. So no banking services will be available at physical branches.
April 21: Garia Puja in Agartala
On Monday, April 21, banks in Agartala will be closed for Garia Puja, a festival celebrated in Tripura. The festival involves worshipping Lord Garia for prosperity, livestock protection, and good harvest.
Garia Puja includes rituals involving bamboo poles, eggs, rice beer, and traditional songs. It’s an important cultural event for tribal communities in Tripura.
Days When Banks Will Be Open
In between all these holidays, April 17 will be a normal working day, and April 19, being the third Saturday of the month, will also see banks open for business.
Festival Highlights
Here’s a quick look at some of the festivals behind these holidays:
- Ambedkar Jayanti: Celebrated on April 14 to honor Dr. B R Ambedkar’s birthday. It is observed as Equality Day in many places.
- Vishu: Kerala’s New Year festival, celebrated with Vishukkani, family feasts, and rituals for prosperity.
- Tamil New Year: Also on April 14, it’s a major holiday in Tamil Nadu and is marked by traditional rituals, wearing new clothes, and prayers.
- Pohela Boishakh: Bengali New Year celebrated on April 15, marked by new beginnings, cultural programs, and community gatherings.
- Bohag Bihu: A key festival in Assam marking the Assamese New Year and agricultural renewal.
- Good Friday: A solemn Christian day of fasting and remembrance.
- Garia Puja: A tribal festival in Tripura celebrated to seek blessings from Lord Garia.
If you have any pending banking tasks, keep in mind these holiday dates so you don’t get stuck with closed doors. Online banking and ATM services will still work, but if you need to visit a branch, make sure to plan it for April 17 or April 19.
Bank holidays often vary by state, so it’s always a good idea to double-check with your local bank or the RBI’s official holiday calendar.
