April month sepecial & Bank holiday

April is a month filled with special holidays and observances across different cultures and regions.

 Here are some significant holidays celebrated in April:

Major April Holidays

1. April Fool’s Day (April 1st) – A fun day for pranks and jokes around the world.
2. Tamil New Year / Puthandu (April 14th) – Celebrated in Tamil Nadu, marking the beginning of the Tamil calendar year.
3. Baisakhi (April 13th/14th) – A harvest festival celebrated in Punjab and by Sikhs as the start of a new year.
4. Good Friday (Date varies, April 2024 – April 7th) – A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
5. Easter Sunday (Date varies, April 2024 – April 9th) – Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, an important Christian festival.
6. Earth Day (April 22nd) – A global day to promote environmental awareness and protection.
7. Ramadan (Date varies, sometimes in April) – A holy month for Muslims, marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection.
8. Hanuman Jayanti (Date varies, April 2024 – April 23rd) – Celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman in Hindu tradition.
9. Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14th) – Honoring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.
10. National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24th, India) – Recognizing local governance and decentralization in India.

April month Festival Bank holiday

 April has several bank holidays depending on the country. Here are some key ones:

 United Kingdom (UK)

v  Good Friday – April 18, 2025 (Varies each year)

v  Easter Monday – April 21, 2025 (Not a holiday in Scotland)

United States (US)

v  No federal bank holidays in April, but Good Friday (April 18, 2025) is observed in some states.

India (Varies by state)

v  Ram Navami – April 6, 2025

v  Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14, 2025

v  Mahavir Jayanti – April 10, 2025

Other Countries

v  Many European countries observe Easter Monday as a holiday.

v  Australia & Canada also observe Good Friday & Easter Monday as public holidays.

 April month  SBI ,Canara, Yes, KVB, HDFC, Banks  Special holiday

​In April 2025, several banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, Yes Bank, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), and HDFC Bank, will observe holidays that vary by state and occasion. Below is a consolidated list of notable bank holidays in April 2025:​

1. Annual Closing of Bank Accounts

• Date: April 1, 2025 (Tuesday)​
• Observance: Banks across India typically remain closed on this day for the annual closing of accounts, except in states like Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. ​

2. Ram Navami

• Date: April 6, 2025 (Sunday)​
• Observance: A significant Hindu festival; however, since it falls on a Sunday in 2025, it does not affect bank operations.​

3. Mahavir Jayanti

• Date: April 10, 2025 (Thursday)​
• Observance: Celebrated in several states; banks in these regions will remain closed.​

4. Tamil New Year's Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday / Vishu

• Date: April 14, 2025 (Monday)​
• Observance: Observed in multiple states; banks in these areas will be closed.​

5. Good Friday

• Date: April 18, 2025 (Friday)​
• Observance: Recognized nationwide; most banks will be closed, except in certain states like Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, Tripura, and Rajasthan.

6. Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya

• Date: April 30, 2025 (Wednesday)​
• Observance: Celebrated in specific states; banks in these regions will observe a holiday.​

Regular Closures:

• Sundays: April 6, 13, 20, 27​
• Second and Fourth Saturdays: April 12 and 26​

Please note that bank holidays can vary based on regional and state-specific festivals. It's advisable to check with your local branch or the official websites of the respective banks for the most accurate and up-to-date information.​

For detailed state-wise holiday lists, you can refer to the official holiday calendars provided by the banks:​

• Canara Bank:

www.canarabank.com

• Karur Vysya Bank (KVB):

www.darurvysyabank.com

Planning transactions around these dates will help ensure smooth banking experiences.