Bank holidays in April 2024: INDIA
Understanding Bank Holiday Schedule: In April 2024, banks will observe closures on specific dates, totaling 15 days. These closures align with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday schedule, encompassing Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays.
State-Specific Variations: It’s important for customers to note that bank holiday schedules may vary from state to state. Before planning any banking activities, individuals should consult the holiday list relevant to their state of residence.
Ensuring Smooth Transactions: Whether you’re scheduling financial transactions or planning a visit to the bank, staying informed about holiday closures is vital.
Bank Holidays in April 2024:
- Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday/Jumat-ul-Vida
- Gudhi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year’s Day/Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)/1st Navratra
- Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr)
- Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi/Biju Festival
- Bohag Bihu/Himachal Day
- Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)
- Garia Puja
During April 2024, banks across the country will be closed on the following dates. These holidays are additional to the regular bank holidays, which include the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
Bank branches will be closed for a maximum of 15 days in April 2024
Here’s a table summarizing the bank holidays and weekends in April 2024:
| Date | Holiday Description |
|---|---|
| April 1 | Yearly Accounts Closing |
| April 5 | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday/Jumat-ul-Vida |
| April 9 | Gudhi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year’s Day/Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)/1st Navratra |
| April 10 | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) |
| April 11 | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (1st Shawaal) |
| April 13 | Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi/Biju Festival |
| April 15 | Bohag Bihu/Himachal Day |
| April 17 | Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain) |
| April 20 | Garia Puja |
| April 7 | Sunday |
| April 13 | Second Saturday |
| April 14 | Sunday |
| April 21 | Sunday |
| April 27 | Fourth Saturday |
| April 28 | Sunday |
Bank holidays in April 2024 across different states:
| Date | State(s) | Holiday Description |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Mizoram, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya | Closing of Yearly Accounts (Banks Open) |
| April 5 | Telangana, Jammu and Srinagar | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday/Jumat-ul-Vida |
| April 9 | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad – Telangana, Manipur, Goa, Jammu and Srinagar | Gudhi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year’s Day/Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)/1st Navratra |
| April 10 | Kerala | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) |
| April 11 | All states except Chandigarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (1st Shawaal) |
| April 13 | Tripura, Assam, Manipur, Jammu and Srinagar | Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi/Biju Festival |
Note: Please double-check the dates with the holiday list provided by the RBI.
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