List of Bank Holidays in April 2023

By : Neha Dhyani

Updated : Feb 8, 2023, 11:18

Bank Holidays in April 2023: April is the fourth month in the Gregorian calendar and marks the season of Spring in India. A lot of special days are observed on state and national levels in India in the month of April. There are also several regional and bank holidays in April, which you must be aware of to make your plan to the bank during the month of April accordingly.

We have shared the complete list of all days on which banks will remain closed in April. We have also mentioned the fixed and variable holidays and the state(s) in which they will be valid. Check out the list of bank holidays in April 2023 here.

Bank Holidays in April 2023

There are several bank holidays in April 2023. While some of these days are observed as regional holidays, others are days of national importance. To plan when you should visit the bank in the month of April, you must be aware of all the bank holidays in April.

It is also important to note that there are certain fixed bank holidays in April as well. Every second and fourth Saturday and all Sundays will be observed as bank holidays. Here is a list of the fixed bank holidays in April in India:

Date

Day

8 April 2023

Second Saturday

9 April 2023

Sunday

22 April 2023

Fourth Saturday

23 April 2023

Sunday

List of Bank Holidays in April 2023

Here, we have shared the name, day and date of all the bank holidays in April 2023. Check out the list of bank holidays in April here.

Date & Day

Bank Holiday in April

Observed

1 April 2023 (Saturday)

Odisha day

Odisha

4 April 2023 (Tuesday)

Mahavir Jayanti

All India

5 April 2023 (Wednesday)

Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

7 April 2023 (Friday)

Good Friday

All India

14 April 2023 (Friday)

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti

All India

14 April 2023 - 20 April 2023

Bohag Bihu

Assam

15 April 2023 (Saturday)

Bengali New Year

All states except Rajasthan and Jammu and Srinagar

21 April 2023 (Friday)

Garia Puja

Tripura

22 April 2023 (Saturday)

Id-ul-Fitr

All India

Bank Holidays in April 2023 - Details

Check out the details of the April bank holidays to get to know more about them. While some holidays are state-specific, other occasions, such as Dr Ambedkar Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, and Id-ul-Fitr, are celebrated all around India. We have shared a brief description of the bank holidays in April 2023 here.

Odisha Day (1 April)

To commemorate the formation of the Odisha state on 1st April 1936, the government declared it a holiday in the state. Various cultural events are organised across the state on this day. This day is also observed as a bank holiday in April in the state of Odisha.

Mahavir Jayanti (4 April)

This April bank holiday marks the birth of the founder of the Jainism sect, Lord Mahavir. The day is celebrated around the country with prayers and charitable work. This day is observed by the Jain community, who take out public processions and perform rituals.

Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti (5 April)

Babu Jagjivan Ram was a great leader and the founder of the All-India Depressed Classes League. He was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1937. The citizens of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana pay homage to the great leader on his birthday on 5th April.

Good Friday (7 April)

This eventful day commemorates the final hours of Jesus Christ. He was crucified on this day. This bank holiday in April 2023 is very important for Christians in India. Christians visit the church on this day to offer special prayers to god.

Bohag Bihu (14 April - 20 April)

The Assamese New Year begins with it Bohag Bihu. Assamese people celebrate this event by wearing new dresses and participating in cultural programs. This is an important bank holiday in April for Assamese people and this day is celebrated with much enthusiasm across the state of Assam.

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April)

Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the founding father of the Indian constitution, was born on this day. He is known for his contribution to the Constitution of India and for the upliftment of the marginalized communities in India. Common citizens and politicians pay homage to this great social reformer on this April bank holiday.

Bengali New Year (15 April)

The Bengali community celebrates this festival on the first day of the Bengali calendar. They wear new clothes and take part in merrymaking and processions. This is a very special day for Bengalis. Therefore, this day is observed as a bank holiday in April by all banks.

Id-ul-Fitr (22 April)

Id-ul-Fitr is also known as the Festival of Sweets. It is one of the most special bank holidays in April for the Muslim community. This day marks the end of the one-month fasting period, called Ramzan. On this day, Muslims offer special prayers and break their fast and share food and sweets with each other.

State-wise Bank Holidays in 2023
List of Bank Holidays in Arunachal PradeshList of Bank Holidays in Assam
List of Bank Holidays in BiharList of Bank Holidays in Chandigarh
List of Bank Holidays in ChhattisgarhList of Bank Holidays in Delhi
List of Bank Holidays in GoaList of Bank Holidays in Gujarat
List of Bank Holidays in HaryanaList of Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh
List of Bank Holidays in Jammu And KashmirList of Bank Holidays in Jharkhand
List of Bank Holidays in KarnatakaList of Bank Holidays in Kerala
List of Bank Holidays in LakshadweepList of Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh
List of Bank Holidays in MaharashtraList of Bank Holidays in Manipur
List of Bank Holidays in MeghalayaList of Bank Holidays in Mizoram
List of Bank Holidays in NagalandList of Bank Holidays in Orissa
List of Bank Holidays in PuducherryList of Bank Holidays in Punjab
List of Bank Holidays in RajasthanList of Bank Holidays in Sikkim
List of Bank Holidays in TamilnaduList of Bank Holidays in Telangana
List of Bank Holidays in TripuraList of Bank Holidays in Uttar Pradesh
List of Bank Holidays in UttarakhandList of Bank Holidays in West Bengal
List of Bank Holidays in Andaman and NicobarList of Bank Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

FAQs on Bank Holidays in April

Q.1) How many bank holidays are there in 2023?

There are several bank holidays in April 2023. Some of these holidays will be celebrated regionally while others will be celebrated all around the country. Some of the important bank holidays in April include Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu and Id-ul-Fitr.

Q.2) What are the bank holidays in April 2023?

The bank holidays in April 2023 include Odisha Day (1 Apr), Mahavir Jayanti (4 Apr), Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti (5 Apr), Good Friday (7 Apr), Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti (14 Apr), Bohag Bihu (14 to 20 Apr), Bengali New Year (15 Apr) and Id-ul-Fitr (22 Apr).

Q.3) What are the fixed bank holidays in April 2023?

The fixed bank holidays in April 2023 include the second and fourth Saturday and every Sunday of the month. The dates for the fixed bank holidays in April are as follows:

  • 8 April 2023 (Second Saturday)
  • 9 April 2023 - (Sunday)
  • 22 April 2023 - (Fourth Saturday)
  • 23 April 2023 - (Sunday)

Q.4) Is 14 April a bank holiday?

Yes, 14 April will be observed as a bank holiday in April on the occasion of Dr Ambedkar Jayanti. On this day, the great Indian revolutionary, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, was born. He worked for the welfare of the marginalised communities in India and also worked on the drafting of the Indian Constitution.