Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Closed on April 10 for Mahavir Jayanti? Full April List Here
Bank Holiday Today: Yes, banks are closed today, April 10, in several Indian states for Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. This holiday applies to both public and private banks, including SBI.
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Bank Holidays This Week — April 10 to April 15
April 10 (Thursday): Mahavir Jayanti – Banks are closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, and more.
April 12 (Saturday): Second Saturday – All banks across India will be closed.
April 13 (Sunday): Weekly off – All banks remain closed.
April 14 (Monday): Ambedkar Jayanti and regional New Year festivals – Banks will be closed in Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chandigarh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and more.
April 15 (Tuesday): Bengali New Year, Bohag Bihu, and Himachal Day – Bank holiday in Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
This creates a potential five-day long weekend in some regions!
Upcoming Bank Holidays in April 2025
April 18 (Friday): Good Friday – Banks closed in Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar.
April 20 (Sunday): Easter Sunday – Weekly holiday for all banks.
April 21 (Monday): Garia Puja – Bank holiday in Tripura.
April 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – Banks closed nationwide.
April 27 (Sunday): Sunday holiday – No bank operations.
April 29 (Tuesday): Parshuram Jayanti – Banks shut in Himachal Pradesh.
April 30 (Wednesday): Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya – Banks closed in Karnataka and some other states.
Can You Still Use ATMs and Online Banking?
Yes, ATMs, mobile banking, and internet banking services are available 24/7, even during bank holidays. However, services involving cheques or other instruments under the Negotiable Instruments Act may not be processed during holidays.
Tip: Always check with your local bank branch for any last-minute updates or changes in the holiday schedule.
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