The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the official list of bank holidays for April 2025, announcing that banks will remain closed for a total of 15 days, including weekends and state-specific holidays. Customers must take note of these non-working days to plan their banking transactions in advance and avoid disruptions.
According to RBI guidelines, bank holidays vary by state, with closures determined by regional festivals, national events, and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. While digital banking services such as UPI, internet banking, and mobile apps will continue to function, in-person banking services at branches will not be available on these designated holidays.
List of Bank Holidays in April 2025:
April 1 – Bank closing day (Annual accounts closing)
April 6 – Sunday
April 8 – Gudi Padwa/Ugadi (Observed in multiple states)
April 12 – Second Saturday
April 13 – Sunday
April 14 – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti & Tamil New Year (State-specific holiday)
April 15 – Bengali New Year/Bohag Bihu (Regional holiday)
April 18 – Ram Navami (Observed in various states)
April 20 – Sunday
April 26 – Fourth Saturday
April 27 – Sunday
Several other state-wise holidays will also apply, depending on the respective regional observances. Customers relying on physical banking services are encouraged to complete crucial transactions beforehand to avoid last-minute issues
Digital Banking Services Unaffected
Despite physical branches being closed on these holidays, customers can still use ATM services, online banking, and mobile banking apps for essential transactions. However, high transaction volumes on certain holidays may lead to temporary delays in processing.
To stay updated on specific bank holiday schedules in your state, customers can check the official RBI website or visit their respective bank branches for more details.
