Bank Holiday Alert: April 29 - May 1

Banks throughout India will be closed for three consecutive days, from April 29 to May 1, 2025, due to regional festivals and public holidays. Customers should plan their banking activities accordingly, but digital services like net banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will remain operational. Holiday observances vary by state, and customers can check the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) website or their banks for detailed holiday lists.
On April 29, 2025, banks in Shimla will be closed for Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti, celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees will fast and offer prayers.
On April 30, 2025, banks in Bengaluru will be closed for Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. Basava Jayanti celebrates the birth of Basavanna, the 12th-century philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka, whose teachings focused on gender equality, social reforms, and eradicating caste-based discrimination. Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated nationwide, is an auspicious day for investments and purchases, symbolizing prosperity.
On May 1, 2025, banks in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Patna will be closed for Maharashtra Day and International Labour Day. Maharashtra Day commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. Labour Day, celebrated globally, honors workers' contributions and advocates for their rights.
In addition to these holidays, banks in India are routinely closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, as well as all Sundays. Customers are encouraged to use alternative banking services like mobile apps, internet banking, and ATMs during these closures.
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