Bank Holidays in April 2024: Full List of Bank Closures in April
1 April 2024, is Easter Monday and the first day of the new financial year. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) holiday calendar, April 1 is the holiday for all the private as well as public sector banks. On 1 April, all banks will remain closed on the occasion of closing the yearly account.
Moreover, private or public banks will be closed for a total of 14 days in April Month as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) holiday calendar. This 14-day holiday includes Sunday, Saturday and various national and regional holidays throughout the country. This Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) holiday calendar applies to the Agartala, Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, and Thiruvananthapuram.
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On Bank holidays, employees are granted a day off from work due to several reasons. On bank holidays, banks and other financial institutions remain closed and no financial work takes place. Having a bank holiday gives a time for reflection, celebration, and community engagement, allowing individuals to pause from their daily routines and celebrate their regional festival.
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Today is a rest day off for all the bankers and CA who worked hard last month to close the financial year.
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Easter and Good Friday is a regional holiday celebrated by Christians worldwide. Christ celebrates this day with their friends and families.
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For Hindus, there is Ambedkar Jayanti, celebrated on April 14th. It marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. It is a government holiday to pay tribute to him. There are many cultural programs and events held to give a tribute to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
In addition to these specific holidays, there are other bank holidays based on regional or state-specific observances. Here is the list of bank holidays in April. Let’s check them out.
Full list of Bank Holidays in April 2024:-
| Date | States Affected | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| April 5 | Telangana, Jammu | Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday/Jumat-ul-Vida |
| April 9 | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Manipur, Goa, Telangana, Jammu, Srinagar | Gudi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year’s Day/Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)/1st Navratra |
| April 10 | Manipur, Tripura, Assam, Jammu, Srinagar | Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi/Biju festivals |
| April 15 | Assam, Himachal Pradesh | Bohag Bihu and Himachal Day |
| April 16 | Gujarat, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh | Ram Navami |
| April 20 | Tripura | Garia Puja festival |
| April 7, 14, 21, 28 | N/A | Sunday |
| April 13 | N/A | Second Saturday |
| April 27 | N/A | Fourth Saturday |
Conclusion:
There are several public and bank holidays in April. It is the month of starting a new financial year in India followed by Good Friday, Dr Ambedkar Jayanati and many other regional festivals. These are holidays with particular meaning for people throughout the nation. It is a relieving month for all the Bankers after completing a hectic March closing month. Having a bank holiday offers a chance to take a break from life’s hectic schedule and cherish the important moments. The bank holidays in April are a time to treasure and enjoy, whether you’re lounging at home, participating in a cultural event, or attending a religious ceremony.