Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Will Your Bank Be Open on April 10? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve got important bank work lined up, it’s time to take a closer look at the April holiday calendar. Mahavir Jayanti 2025 will be observed on Thursday, April 10, and banks will remain closed in several parts of the country. However, it’s not a nationwide shutdown, so whether your local branch is open will depend on your city.
So, When Exactly is Mahavir Jayanti—April 9 or 10?
While there’s been some confusion around the date, both the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and government holiday lists confirm that Mahavir Jayanti falls on April 10 this year. The holiday celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and is a significant spiritual occasion for Jains across India and the world.
Where Will Banks Be Closed?
According to the RBI’s schedule, banks will be shut on April 10 in cities like:
Ahmedabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Ranchi, Raipur, Belapur, Aizawl, and more.
Where Will Banks Remain Open?
You’re in the clear if you’re in:
Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Jammu, Kochi, Kohima, Panaji, Patna, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and most cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Long Weekend Alert!
Mahavir Jayanti this year leads into a long weekend:
April 10 (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti (holiday in most states)
April 12 (Saturday) – Second Saturday (bank holiday)
April 13 (Sunday) – Regular weekly off
That’s three days with limited banking access in many places—so plan ahead!
Full List of Bank Holidays in April 2025
Here’s a quick glance at key dates:
April 1 (Tue): Account Closing Day (select states)
April 5 (Sat): Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti (Hyderabad)
April 6 (Sun): Weekly off
April 10 (Thu): Mahavir Jayanti
April 12 (Sat): Second Saturday
April 13 (Sun): Weekly off
April 14–16: Ambedkar Jayanti, regional new year festivals
April 18 (Fri): Good Friday (major holiday)
April 20 (Sun): Weekly off
April 21 (Mon): Garia Puja (Agartala)
April 26 (Sat): Fourth Saturday
April 27 (Sun): Weekly off
April 29–30: Lord Parshuram Jayanti & Akshaya Tritiya (select states)
What About Online Banking?
Even if your local branch is closed, online banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and digital fund transfers will remain available. But services like cheque clearance, branch-based fund transfers, or account updates could face delays.
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