Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Banks to Stay Closed on April 10 in Select Indian Cities
India will witness a partial banking shutdown on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in observance of Mahavir Jayanti, a revered occasion for the Jain community. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar, banking institutions will remain non-operational in several cities across the country.
Cities Affected by the Bank Holiday on Mahavir Jayanti
As per the RBI’s April holiday schedule, the following cities will observe a bank closure on April 10:
- Ahmedabad
- Aizawl
- Belapur
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Chennai
- Jaipur
- Kanpur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- New Delhi
- Raipur
- Ranchi
In the rest of India, banks will function normally unless affected by region-specific holidays or local administrative guidelines.
Why Is Mahavir Jayanti a Bank Holiday?
Mahavir Jayanti, also referred to as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is one of the most sacred festivals in Jainism. It commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and final Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of the Jain faith.
Historical texts suggest Mahavira was born in 599 BCE on the 13th day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha, which generally aligns with March or April in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Jain devotees engage in rituals, prayers, processions, and acts of charity to honor Mahavira’s teachings of non-violence, truth, and renunciation.
Bank Closures in April 2025: What to Know
April is packed with multiple public and regional holidays. The month features 16 total bank holidays, which include weekends and festival-specific observances.
Key dates in April 2025 for bank closures:
- April 6 – Sunday
- April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti
- April 12 – Second Saturday
- April 13 – Sunday
- (Other region-specific holidays as per RBI’s list)
To avoid inconvenience, customers are advised to plan banking activities in advance, especially if they reside in the cities affected by the April 10 closure.
Online Banking Services Will Remain Active
Although physical bank branches will remain closed on Mahavir Jayanti in select cities, digital and online banking channels such as mobile apps, internet banking, UPI, and ATMs will continue to operate as usual, enabling uninterrupted financial transactions.