Good Friday—to be observed on Friday, April 18, 2025—is a gazetted bank holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. If you have banking tasks coming up, it’s important to know which branches will be closed, when they’ll reopen, and how you can manage your finances smoothly over the long weekend.
Good Friday bank holiday
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is part of the Christian Holy Week. In India, it’s recognized as a public and bank holiday in most states.
Digital banking alternatives
Don’t let branch closures disrupt your finances. Most banks’ digital channels run 24×7, including:
Mobile Banking Apps & Internet Banking
UPI, NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS Transfers
Bill Payments & Recharge
Fixed Deposits & Loan Applications
Card Management (block, unblock, PIN change)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Are ATMs and CDMs functional on Good Friday?
Yes. Cash withdrawals and deposits at ATMs or Cash Deposit Machines work as usual.
Q2: Will my auto-debit EMI still be processed?
Yes. Scheduled EMI deductions linked to your account or card will occur provided sufficient balance is available.
Q3: Can I open a new bank account online on Good Friday?
Most banks allow account opening via mobile or internet banking, subject to digital KYC completion.
Bank holidays in April
| Apr-25 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 29 | 30 |
| Agartala | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Ahmedabad | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Aizawl | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Belapur | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Bengaluru | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Bhopal | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Bhubaneswar | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Chandigarh | • | • | |||||||||
| Chennai | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Dehradun | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Gangtok | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Guwahati | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Hyderabad – Telangana | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Imphal | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Itanagar | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Jaipur | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Jammu | • | • | |||||||||
| Kanpur | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Kochi | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Kohima | • | • | |||||||||
| Kolkata | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Lucknow | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Mumbai | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Nagpur | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| New Delhi | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Panaji | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Patna | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Raipur | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Ranchi | •• | • | • | • | |||||||
| Shillong | • | • | |||||||||
| Shimla | • | • | |||||||||
| Srinagar | • | • | |||||||||
| Thiruvananthapuram | • | • | • |
