Bank Holiday on Mahavir Jayanti: Are Banks Closed Today, April 10, 2025?
New Delhi, April 10, 2025 In observance of Mahavir Jayanti, one of the most significant religious festivals in Jainism, banks across multiple Indian states remain closed today, including both public and private sector banks such as the State Bank of India (SBI).
The holiday applies to several major states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Telangana. This closure affects in-branch services, though digital banking platforms remain fully operational.
April 2025 Bank Holiday Calendar
Hereโs a detailed look at the upcoming bank holidays across India in April 2025, including national, regional, and weekly closures:
| Date | Day | Occasion | Applicable Regions |
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| April 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, TN, UP, Rajasthan, WB, Telangana |
| April 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Nationwide |
| April 13 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Nationwide |
| April 14 | Monday | Ambedkar Jayanti | Mizoram, MP, Delhi, Chandigarh, Arunachal, HP, Chhattisgarh |
| April 15 | Tuesday | Bengali New Year / Bohag Bihu / Himachal Day | Assam, WB, Arunachal Pradesh, HP |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, HP, Srinagar |
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| April 21 | Monday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
| April 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Nationwide |
| April 27 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Nationwide |
| April 29 | Tuesday | Parshuram Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh |
| April 30 | Wednesday | Basava Jayanti & Akshaya Tritiya | Karnataka and other select states |
Banking Services Available During Holidays
While physical bank branches remain closed, customers can still access essential banking services through:
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ATM withdrawals and deposits
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Internet and mobile banking
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UPI transactions
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Banking apps (e.g., SBI YONO, HDFC Bank App, etc.)
RBIโs Official Bank Holiday Schedule
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases an official list of bank holidays every year. It is recommended that customers check with their nearest bank branch for state-specific closures, as regional holidays may vary.
For planning financial activities, users are also advised to take note of second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, which are non-working days for banks across India.
