Bank Holiday Update: Banks Open Only 3 Days Next Week, RBI Announces 4-Day Holiday
If you’re planning a bank visit next week, you might want to double-check your calendar first. With multiple regional holidays lined up, banks will operate only for a limited number of days in many parts of the country. In fact, several cities will see closures on four different days, making it important to plan ahead.
April 14: Widespread Closures Across India
April 14 will see banks shut in most cities due to a mix of major festivals and observances like Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, and other regional celebrations. However, banks will remain open in select cities such as Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Raipur, Shillong, and Shimla.
April 15: Regional New Year Celebrations Continue
On April 15, bank closures will be limited to specific cities due to festivals like Pohela Boishakh, Vishu, and Himachal Day. Cities including Guwahati, Kolkata, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Shimla will observe a holiday, while banking services will function normally in most other regions.
April 16: Limited Impact
Bank closures on April 16 are minimal, affecting only Guwahati due to Bohag Bihu. In the rest of the country, banks will operate as usual.
April 19: Sunday Closure
As expected, banks will remain closed nationwide on Sunday, April 19.
Check Before You Go
The Reserve Bank of India releases an official holiday calendar every year, detailing city-wise closures. Since bank holidays vary by region, it’s always wise to confirm your local schedule before making a visit.
With only a few working days in between, a little planning can save you time and hassle.
April 14: Widespread Closures Across India
April 14 will see banks shut in most cities due to a mix of major festivals and observances like Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, and other regional celebrations. However, banks will remain open in select cities such as Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Raipur, Shillong, and Shimla. April 15: Regional New Year Celebrations Continue
On April 15, bank closures will be limited to specific cities due to festivals like Pohela Boishakh, Vishu, and Himachal Day. Cities including Guwahati, Kolkata, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Shimla will observe a holiday, while banking services will function normally in most other regions.April 16: Limited Impact
Bank closures on April 16 are minimal, affecting only Guwahati due to Bohag Bihu. In the rest of the country, banks will operate as usual. April 19: Sunday Closure
As expected, banks will remain closed nationwide on Sunday, April 19.Check Before You Go
The Reserve Bank of India releases an official holiday calendar every year, detailing city-wise closures. Since bank holidays vary by region, it’s always wise to confirm your local schedule before making a visit. With only a few working days in between, a little planning can save you time and hassle.
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