Eid Bank Holidays April 2024: States Where Banks Will Remain Closed

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a holiday list indicating that banks in certain states will remain closed on April 10 and April 11 for Ramadan-Id (Eid-Ul-Fitr). The observance of Eid-ul-Fitr is contingent upon the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, marking the beginning of the Shawwal month, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.

The lunar months generally last between 29 to 30 days, leading Muslims to await confirmation of the Eid's date until the evening preceding its arrival.

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April 10: Banks will be closed in Kerala and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
April 11: Banks will be closed in most states except Kerala, Chandigarh, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh due to Ramzan-Id (Eid-Ul-Fitr) (1st Shawaal).

Bank Holidays in April 2024: How many days bank closed in April 2024?

In April 2024, banks in India will be closed for a total of 12 days. The specific days vary by state and are determined by the Reserve Bank of India's calendar, which includes public holidays, regional holidays, as well as Saturdays and Sundays.

• April 13: Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi/Biju Festival: Banks will be closed in Tripura, Assam, Manipur, Jammu, and Srinagar.
• April 14: Sunday
• April 15: Bohag Bihu/Himachal Day: Banks will be closed in Assam and Himachal Pradesh.
• April 16: Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain): Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
• April 20: Garia Puja: Banks will be closed in Tripura.
• April 21: Sunday
• April 27: Fourth Saturday
• April 28: Sunday

Digital banking services will remain active during bank holidays, allowing customers to access Internet banking and mobile banking services like fund transfers, loan applications, and deposit management.

The RBI categorises holidays into three categories: Negotiable Instruments Act Holidays, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Holidays, and Bank Account Closing Holidays, ensuring smooth banking operations for customers to plan their financial activities accordingly.