Good Friday Bank Closures: Branches to shut in several states on April 18

Banks will remain closed in several Indian states on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday schedule. Index Fund Corner Sponsored Scheme Name 1-Year Return Invest Now Fund Category Expense Ratio Axis Nifty 50 Index Fund +32.80% Invest Now Equity: Large Cap 0.

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03% Invest Now Equity: Mid Cap 0.28% Bank branches in Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar will be shut for the day as part of the Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Despite the regional closures, digital banking services including internet and mobile banking, WhatsApp and SMS banking, and ATM networks will remain fully operational, ensuring continued access to essential financial services.

The RBI classifies bank holidays under three categories: Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays Banks' closing of accounts Holidays are state-specific and may vary between regions and banking institutions. Some private sector banks may operate on limited schedules depending on internal policy and regional guidelines. RBI’s April 2025 Bank Holiday Schedule (Select Dates) Date Occasion States Affected April 15 (Tue) Bengali New Year, Himachal Day, Bohag Bihu Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh April 16 (Wed) Bohag Bihu Assam April 18 (Fri) Good Friday Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Srinagar April 20 (Sun) Easter Sunday Nationwide (regular Sunday closure) April 21 (Mon) Garia Puja Tripura April 26 (Sat) Fourth Saturday Nationwide (banks closed) April 27 (Sun) Regular Sunday Closure Nationwide April 29 (Tue) Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti Himachal Pradesh April 30 (Wed) Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya Karnataka and select states Customers planning to visit bank branches are advised to check local schedules and plan transactions accordingly, especially with the extended weekend surrounding the Good Friday holiday.

While physical banking may be unavailable in several states, digital channels remain active and unaffected..