Today, April 10, 2025, banks in several Indian states will remain closed in observance of Mahavir Jayanti. If you have any banking-related work, it is crucial to check the holiday list released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) before proceeding.
Bank Holiday List: Banking services will be affected in many parts of the country on April 10, 2025, due to Mahavir Jayanti, a highly sacred and significant festival for followers of Jainism. Public holidays have been declared in various states on this occasion, and according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) official bank holiday list, banks will be closed in several states today.
Why is Mahavir Jayanti Special?
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated across India with reverence and devotion as the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. This festival is particularly celebrated with great fanfare in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and other states with a large Jain population.
Where will banks be closed today?
According to the instructions issued by the RBI, banking activities will be closed today in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. This holiday will apply to all public and most private banks. In states where Mahavir Jayanti is not declared a public holiday, banking services will continue as usual. This includes states like Assam, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, Nagaland, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, and Meghalaya.
If you are in a state where banks are closed today, do not worry. ATMs, internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI services will continue to function smoothly. You can easily handle your essential financial transactions through digital means.
Bank Holidays in April 2025 (Bank Holiday April 2025 Full List)
• April 14: Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti – Banks will be closed in many states across the country (Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Nagaland, etc.)
• April 14: Vishu (Kerala), Puthandu (Tamil Nadu), Bihu (Assam), Poila Boishakh (Bengal) – Regional holidays
• April 15: Bihu New Year – Banks closed in Assam, Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh
• April 21: Garia Puja – Banks closed in Tripura
• April 29: Parsuram Jayanti – Banks closed in Himachal Pradesh
• April 30: Basava Jayanti – Banks closed in Karnataka
