Bank Holidays in April 2024: Banks Closed for 14 Days Across States; Check State-Wise List

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that banks will be closed for a total of 14 days in April 2024. This includes Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and several national and regional holidays. Given the extensive list of bank holidays in April, customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly.

Key Bank Holidays in April 2024

The bank holidays in April 2024 span a variety of cultural, religious, and administrative observances. Customers should note that these holidays vary from state to state, emphasizing the importance of checking the bank holiday list specific to their region. Here’s a brief overview of the key reasons banks will be closed in April 2024:

• Yearly Account Closure: April begins with a day dedicated to banks closing their yearly accounts, affecting most states.
• Cultural and Religious Festivities: The month is marked by several festivals across various states, including 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, Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain), and Garia Puja.

State-Wise Bank Holidays in April 2024

For detailed planning, here is a state-wise breakdown of the bank holidays in April:

• April 1: Banks will remain closed in most states for the yearly account closure, with exceptions including Mizoram, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya.
• April 5 (Friday): Observance of Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday/Jumat-ul-Vida in Hyderabad (Telangana), Jammu, and Srinagar.
• April 9 (Tuesday): Celebrations of Gudhi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year’s Day/Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)/1st Navratra will see banks closed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Manipur, Goa, Jammu, and Srinagar.
• April 10 (Wednesday) and April 11 (Thursday): Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) holidays in Kerala and most other states, with Chandigarh, Sikkim, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh being exceptions on the 11th.
• April 13 (Second Saturday): Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi/Biju Festival leads to closures in Tripura, Assam, Manipur, Jammu, and Srinagar.
• April 15 (Monday): Banks in Assam and Himachal Pradesh observe Bohag Bihu/Himachal Day.
• April 16 (Tuesday): Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain) results in bank holidays across a swath of states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
• April 20 (Third Saturday): Garia Puja is observed in Tripura.

Given the comprehensive list of bank holidays in April 2024, customers are reminded to verify the dates applicable to their specific state before making any plans to visit their bank. This proactive approach will ensure that banking needs are met without inconvenience, keeping in mind the diverse observances and holidays across the country.