Bank Holiday on Mahavir Jayanti: Are Banks Closed Today, April 10, 2025?

Ganpat Singh Chouhan

New Delhi, April 10, 2025 In observance of Mahavir Jayanti, one of the most significant religious festivals in Jainism, banks across multiple Indian states remain closed today, including both public and private sector banks such as the State Bank of India (SBI).

The holiday applies to several major states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Telangana. This closure affects in-branch services, though digital banking platforms remain fully operational.

April 2025 Bank Holiday Calendar

Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming bank holidays across India in April 2025, including national, regional, and weekly closures:

Date	Day	Occasion	Applicable Regions
April 10	Thursday	Mahavir Jayanti	Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, TN, UP, Rajasthan, WB, Telangana
April 12	Saturday	Second Saturday	Nationwide
April 13	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	Nationwide
April 14	Monday	Ambedkar Jayanti	Mizoram, MP, Delhi, Chandigarh, Arunachal, HP, Chhattisgarh
April 15	Tuesday	Bengali New Year / Bohag Bihu / Himachal Day	Assam, WB, Arunachal Pradesh, HP
April 18	Friday	Good Friday	Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, HP, Srinagar
April 20	Sunday	Easter Sunday	Nationwide
April 21	Monday	Garia Puja	Tripura
April 26	Saturday	Fourth Saturday	Nationwide
April 27	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	Nationwide
April 29	Tuesday	Parshuram Jayanti	Himachal Pradesh
April 30	Wednesday	Basava Jayanti & Akshaya Tritiya	Karnataka and other select states

Banking Services Available During Holidays

While physical bank branches remain closed, customers can still access essential banking services through:

ATM withdrawals and deposits
Internet and mobile banking
UPI transactions
Banking apps (e.g., SBI YONO, HDFC Bank App, etc.)

RBI’s Official Bank Holiday Schedule

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases an official list of bank holidays every year. It is recommended that customers check with their nearest bank branch for state-specific closures, as regional holidays may vary.

For planning financial activities, users are also advised to take note of second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, which are non-working days for banks across India.

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Ganpat Singh Chouhan: My name is Ganpat Singh Choughan. I am an experienced content writer with 7 years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.