Ram Navami is one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism, celebrated as the birthday of Lord Rama. It falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month, usually in March or April. Devotees observe fasts, recite the Ramayana, and engage in devotional singing (bhajans and kirtans). Temples also conduct special prayers on this auspicious day.
Ram Navami 2025 Date Confusion: April 5 or April 6?
There has been some confusion regarding the exact date of Ram Navami 2025 — whether it falls on April 5 or April 6. Clarifying the confusion, it has been confirmed that Ram Navami will be celebrated on April 6, which also happens to be a Sunday this year. Hence, banks across India will remain closed on that day due to the Sunday holiday.
April 2025 Bank Holiday List in India
Below is the complete list of bank holidays in April 2025, including regional and national holidays:
April 5 (Saturday)
- Telangana: Bank holiday on account of Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti.
April 6 (Sunday)
- Nationwide: Banks closed for Ram Navami, which falls on a Sunday.
April 10 (Thursday)
- Mahavir Jayanti: Bank holiday in Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and several other states.
April 12 (Saturday)
- Second Saturday: Regular bank holiday.
April 13 (Sunday)
- Weekly holiday: Banks remain closed.
April 14 (Monday)
- Ambedkar Jayanti, Bihu, Tamil New Year: Bank holiday in multiple states.
April 15 (Tuesday)
- Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh): Holiday in Assam, West Bengal, and surrounding regions.
April 18 (Friday)
- Good Friday: Bank holiday in several parts of India.
April 20 (Sunday)
- Weekly holiday: Banks closed nationwide.
April 21 (Monday)
- Garia Puja: Bank holiday in Tripura.
April 26 (Saturday)
- Fourth Saturday: Standard bank holiday.
April 27 (Sunday)
- Weekly holiday: Banks closed.
April 29 (Tuesday)
- Parshuram Jayanti: Bank holiday in Himachal Pradesh.
April 30 (Wednesday)
- Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya: Holiday in Karnataka and other parts of South India.
Plan Your Finances Around April Bank Holidays
With multiple holidays, including weekends, religious observances, and regional festivals, customers are advised to plan their banking activities in advance to avoid inconvenience during April 2025. Online banking services and ATMs will continue to function, but in-branch services will not be available on the listed dates.