Bank Holiday Today: Banks to remain shut up to 4 days next week; Ambedkar Jayanti, regional New Year festivals to impact services
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Banks across India will close between April 13-19 due to regional festivals including Ambedkar Jayanti, Pohela Boishakh, Bohag Bihu, and Tamil New Year. Closures vary by state, with April 14-15 seeing the widest impact across major cities. Physical branches will shut, but ATMs, online banking, mobile apps, and digital fund transfers via UPI, NEFT, and IMPS remain operational. Customers should plan transactions in advance and use digital channels.
Key Entities
Reserve Bank of IndiaAmbedkar JayantiPohela BoishakhBohag BihuTamil New YearApril 14April 15ATMUPINEFTIMPS