Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Banks Closed in Several States Today; Check Full List of Affected States and April Holidays Here

Today, April 14, 2025, banks in many states across India will be closed to mark Ambedkar Jayanti. This includes both public and private banks like State Bank of India (SBI).

Along with Ambedkar Jayanti, some states are also celebrating Bihu, Tamil New Year, and Vishu today. Because of these festivals, many bank branches will not operate. Some areas also have a holiday tomorrow, April 15, for local new year and harvest celebrations.

Where Are Banks Closed Today for Ambedkar Jayanti?

Banks are closed today in most parts of India, including cities like Mumbai and New Delhi. States where banks are shut include:

1. Assam

2. Andhra Pradesh

3. Arunachal Pradesh

4. Bihar

5. Chhattisgarh

6. Goa

7. Gujarat

8. Himachal Pradesh

9. Jammu and Kashmir

10. Jharkhand

11. Karnataka

12. Kerala

13. Madhya Pradesh

14. Maharashtra

15. Meghalaya

16. Nagaland

17. Odisha

18. Rajasthan

19. Sikkim

20. Tamil Nadu

21. Telangana

22. Tripura

23. Uttarakhand

24. Uttar Pradesh

25. West Bengal

Why Do We Celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti?

Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated every year on April 14 to remember Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the man who led the team that wrote India’s Constitution.

He was born on April 14, 1891, and this year marks his 134th birth anniversary. Many states declare a holiday to honor his work and legacy.

What Is Open and Closed on April 14, 2025?

Here’s what will be closed today:

1. Banks

2. Government offices

3. Schools and colleges (both public and private)

4. Stock market

What is likely to stay open:

1. Grocery stores

2. Hospitals and clinics

3. Ration shops

Note: OPDs (Outpatient Departments) in some hospitals may be closed. It’s best to check with your local clinic or hospital.

Full List of Bank Holidays in April 2025

Here is the complete bank holiday calendar for April 2025:

1. April 14 (Monday): Ambedkar Jayanti, Bihu, Tamil New Year, Vishu – Banks closed in many states

2. April 15 (Tuesday): Bengali New Year, Bohag Bihu, Himachal Day – Banks closed in West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh

3. April 16 (Wednesday): Bohag Bihu – Banks closed in Assam

4. April 18 (Friday): Good Friday – Banks closed in Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar

5. April 20 (Sunday): Easter Sunday – All banks closed (weekly off)

6. April 21 (Monday): Garia Puja – Banks closed in Tripura

7. April 26 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – All banks closed nationwide

8. April 27 (Sunday): All banks closed (weekly off)

9. April 29 (Tuesday): Parshuram Jayanti – Banks closed in Himachal Pradesh

10. April 30 (Wednesday): Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya – Banks closed in Karnataka and other regions

Can You Still Use Online Banking or ATMs?

Yes, ATMs, mobile banking, and internet banking will continue to work even on bank holidays.

But, services like cheque clearing or manual transactions might not be processed until banks reopen. It's a good idea to plan ahead and confirm with your bank for any updates.