Bank Holidays in April 2025, List of State Wise Holidays

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, UP, WB, 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.