April is about to end, and we still have a list of holidays to go. If you’ve got important banking tasks lined up for today, April 21 (Monday), make sure you’re aware of the latest updates as well. While most banks across India are open and operating normally this Monday, banks in Tripura are closed today due to Garia Puja, according to the RBI’s holiday calendar. It is important to note that these are state-specific holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act and don’t apply to the rest of the country.
Mondays usually see more footfall at banks after the weekend, so if you're in a region where banks are open. Still, if you’d rather avoid the rush, there's good news — online services like net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs remain fully functional.
In another important update today, all schools in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir are closed today amid recent landslides and heavy rainfall. The government of Jammu & Kashmir made this decision to ensure the safety of students. Education Minister Sakina took it to social media and shared that the closure was necessary due to ongoing poor weather and alerts from the meteorological department.
Upcoming bank holidays you should know
If you're planning any bank visits in the coming days or weeks, here’s a glance at the upcoming bank holidays:
- April 26 (Saturday): Banks will be closed in many states due to the fourth Saturday and Gauri Puja.
- April 27 (Sunday): Regular weekly holiday.
- April 29 (Tuesday): Banks in Himachal Pradesh will be closed for Parshuram Jayanti.
- April 30 (Wednesday): Banks in Karnataka will remain closed for Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya.
Pro Tip: Go digital and help your parents, too
We always advise you to plan your bank-related and public office-related work accordingly to avoid any last-minute inconvenience. And if you’re in a state observing a holiday, remember that most essential banking services are just one tap away on your mobile. There are many YouTube videos (available in several languages) to guide you through internet banking and its dos and don'ts. It's time you upgrade and inform your parents of Internet banking so they can avoid visiting banks in the hot summer.