Bank Holidays 2025: Banks in most parts of India will remain closed on April 18 on the occasion of Good Friday. The day is also listed as a holiday for most states in the Reserve Bank of India's annual holiday calendar.
Good Friday is also referred to as Holy Friday or Black Friday, reflecting its significance as a sacred and solemn occasion in the Christian faith. The crucifixion is considered a pivotal moment in Christian theology, symbolising the ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of humanity.
It is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday and is a time of reflection and mourning for Christians.
Banks To Remain Closed In These States
According to the Reserve Bank Of India's holiday calendar, banks will remain closed on April 18 in Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Meghalaya.
Banks To Remain Open In These States
Banks will remain open in Tripura, Assam, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.
Those with pending bank-related work are advised to contact their nearest branch in advance to avoid any last-minute inconvenience. With Friday being a holiday, many may also be curious about bank operations over the weekend.
Bank Holidays in April 2025
Till now, April has seen bank holidays on April 1, 5, 7, 10, 14, 15, and 16. After April 18, the RBI has listed three more bank holidays for the month.
April 21 - Garia Puja (Only in Tripura)
April 29 - Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti (Only in Himachal Pradesh)
April 30 - Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiy (Only in Karnataka)
On bank holidays, you can continue using essential banking services such as net banking, UPI, ATM withdrawals, opening fixed deposits, and applying for loans through online platforms. These services remain accessible via your bank's official website and mobile app.
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