IN SOME states, Public and private sector banks will remain closed on Tuesday (April 4) on account of Mahavir Jayanti according to the Reserve Bank of India’s bank official holiday calendar. In India, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated each year to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir and it is one of the most important festivals for Jains.
Banks holiday for Mahavir Jayanti in these states
April 4 (Tuesday)- Mahavir Jayanti- Banks are closed in Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Lucknow, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday (April 5), Banks will remain closed in Hyderabad on account of Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday.
It is noteworthy to mention that bank holidays differ based on the state and local holidays of the specific region. Thus, it is always good not just for bank customers but also for ordinary people to plan their bank-related work according to the holidays assigned for their state.
In India, the central bank categorizes holidays as national and regional. Those falling in the national category lead to bank holidays throughout India, while regional holidays lead to the closing of branches in specific geographies or states.
Bank Holidays in April 2023:
In April 2023, Banks will remain closed for a total of 15 days, including weekends. These holidays also include Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in April 2023:
April 14 (Friday)- Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Vaisakhi/Baisakhi/Tamil New Year's Day/Maha Bisubha Sankranti/Biju Festival/Buisu Festival- Banks to remain shut in most of the except Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh.
April 15 (Saturday)- Vishu/Bohag Bihu/Himachal Day/Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha)- Banks are closed in Tripura, Assam, Kerala, Bengal, Himachal Pradesh.
April 18 (Tuesday)- Shab-l-Qadr- Banks are closed in Jammu and Srinagar.
April 21 (Friday)- Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)/Garia Puja/Jumat-ul-Vida- Banks are closed in Tripura, Jammu and Srinagar, Kerala.
April 22 (Saturday)- Ramzan Eid (Eid-Ul-Fitr): Banks are closed due to the fourth Saturday.
Long bank holiday weekend in April 2023
For some states, there will be a long bank holiday weekend in the month of April, since April 7 (Friday) is Good Friday, followed by the second Saturday and then Sunday.