Bank Holiday
Is Saturday, April 20, 2024, a Bank Holiday?
Indian banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as Sundays, except for national and state holidays. This Saturday, April 20, 2024, is not a holiday because it’s the third Saturday of the month, which is a working day as per RBI rules. However, banks in Tripura will be closed for Garia Puja.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024
During the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, which are held in seven phases starting from April 19, banks in Bangalore will be closed on April 26. Even though many banking tasks can be done online, it’s important to know the bank holiday calendar for in-person visits. Online banking services remain available on weekends and holidays.
April 2024 bank holidays
In April 2024, banks will be closed for various occasions such as yearly accounts closing, Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday, Gudhi Padwa, Ramzan-Id, Bohag Bihu, Himachal Day, Shree Ram Navami, and Garia Puja.
The Reserve Bank of India has classified bank holidays into three categories: Negotiable Instruments Act Holidays, Real Time Gross Settlement Holidays, and Bank Account Closing Holidays.
Bank Holidays List of April Month
| Holiday Description | Date |
| Yearly Accounts Closing | 1 |
| Birthday of Babu Jagjivan Ram/Jumat-ul-Vida | 5 |
| Gudhi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year’s Day/1st Navratra | 9 |
| Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) | 10 |
| Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (1st Shawaal) | 11 |
| Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi/Biju Festival | 13 |
| Bohag Bihu/Himachal Day/Shad Suk Mynsiem | 15 |
| Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain) | 17 |
| General Elections 2024 (Lok Sabha/Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly/Bye-Election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Vilavancode Constituency, Kanniyakumari District) | 19 |
| Garia Puja | 20 |
| General Elections 2024 (Lok Sabha) | 26 |
Conclusion
In summary, Saturday, April 20, 2024, is not a bank holiday except in Tripura for Garia Puja. However, banks in Bangalore will be closed on April 26 due to the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. It’s essential to be aware of the bank holiday calendar, even though many banking tasks can be done online.
In April 2024, banks will be closed for various occasions such as yearly accounts closing, Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Birthday, Gudhi Padwa, Ramzan-Id, Bohag Bihu, Himachal Day, Shree Ram Navami, and Garia Puja.
