Want to know if bank is open or close today , well you've landed on the right article . In this article we have covered all of the Bank Holidays in April 2022.
In India 31st March is the end of the fiscal year. A fiscal year is a time of one year used for financial reports and used by the government to make a budget.
Based on that, the 1st of April is the beginning of a new fiscal year, where the majority of the banks will be closed on that day.
The Reserve Bank of India announces the bank holidays, annually.This denotes when the banks are closed and will help those who require the services of the banks and can hence, plan their visits.
However, The Bank holidays announced by the RBI are State specified, because not all festivals and events are celebrated across the country.
List of bank holidays in April 2022:
Here's our complete list of bank holiday in April 2022 with day and date :
- Date: 1st of April 2022, Friday: Odisha day and Maundy Thursday. Celebrated in Odisha and several other states.
- Date: 2nd of April 2022, Saturday: Chaitra Sukladi: Celebrated in several states.
- Date: 4th of April 2022, Monday, Sarhul: celebrated in Jharkhand.
- Date: 5th of April 2022, Tuesday, Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti: Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Date: 10th of April 2022, Sunday: Ram Navami. Celebrated in several states.
- Date: 13th of April 2022, Wednesday: Ugadi, Bohag Bihu. Celebrated in several states, such as Assam.
- Date: 14th of April 2022, Thursday: Mahavir Jayanti, Dr Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, Vishu, Vaishakh, Bohag Bihu, Maha Vishubha Sankranti, and Cheiraoba celebrated in several states.
- Date: 15th of April 2022, Friday: Good Friday, Bengali New Year, Himachal Day. Celebrated nationally except in Jharkhand and Haryana, West Bengal and Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh.
- Date: 17th of April 2022, Sunday: Easter Sunday. Celebrated in several states.
- Date: 21st of April 2022, Thursday, Garia Puja: Celebrated in Tripura.
- Date: 29th of April 2022, Friday: Shab-e-Qadr and Jamat-ul-Vida. Celebrated in several states
The Brief Description of the Bank Holidays Listed above:
1. Odisha day
It is celebrated annually on the 1st of April. It is also known as Utkala Dibasha or Utkal Divas. It is celebrated in the honour of all the struggles encountered to be acknowledged as an independent state, also for the remembrance of Odisha’s formation as a state.
2. Maundy Thursday
This day holds significance to the Christian community. On this day they celebrate Easter as well as, according to the bible, the night of the last supper. This day was also Jesus Christ’s final Passover with his disciples.
3. Chaitra Sukladi
It is celebrated by the Hindu community because this day is the start of the Vasant Ritu, the new year and also the creation of the earth by Bhrama after a great flood.
4. Sarhul
It is a celebration which happens during the spring seasons. On this day people worship, dance and sing for the village Deity whom they consider the protector of their tribes.
5. Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
It is the birthday of Babu Jagjivan Ram who is known to be an Indian Activist and a noble politician. He fought for the people of oppressed classes' rights.
6. Ram Navami
It is the birthday of Lord Ram, it is a spring festival and falls on the 9th day of the Chaitra month, i.e., the first month of the Hindu community’s calendar.
7. Ugadi
It is also known as Yugadi. It is a festival celebrated in southern India. It is also considered to be the start of a New Year, celebrated on the first day of the first month in the Hindu calendar.
8. Bohag Bihu
It is the start of the Harvest season, The time to start seeding. It is also considered the New Year in Assamese culture.
9. Mahavir Jayanti
This day holds significant importance for the Jain community. It is the birthday of the Lord Mahavira who is believed to be the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jain Religion.
10. Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
It is the birthday of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, to pay tribute to him and honour him for his contribution to India.
11. Tamil New Year
Puthandu falls on the same day as the Tamil New Year. On this day Tamil people celebrate and wear new clothes and have a vegetarian meal together with their family.
12. Vishu
It is known as the start of the astronomical new year.It is believed to be the day of Lord Vishnu and Krishna, his avatar.to be worshipped.Lord Vishnu is considered to be the god of time.
13. Vaishakhi or Baisakhi
It is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab. On this festival, Sri Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa, which is the term for Sikhs who have been baptised.
14. Maha Vishubha Sankranti
It is known as the New Year of Orissa. It is the beginning of the New Solar Year of Odisha.
15. Cheiraoba
It is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Manipur, it is the lunar new year for the Meitei’s living in Manipur and other places.
16. Good Friday
It is celebrated in the remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his passing away at the calvary.
17. Bengali New Year
It is believed that during this time, the Bengali calendar came into existence. This calendar is a combination of both the Islamic and Hindu calendars.
18. Himachal Day
it is the day when Himachal Pradesh gained its status as a state. This day is celebrated annually, like an anniversary.
19. Easter Sunday
it is celebrated in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is a festival of utmost importance to the Christian community.
20. Garia Puja
it is celebrated by the people of Tripura. Although long ago it was celebrated by the tribal people of Tripura while they were fighting for their rights.
21. Shab-e-Qadr
it is the night when the first verses of the holy book Quran were revealed to the prophet Muhammad (SAW).
22. Jamaat-Ul-Vida
It is the Last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is 13 April 2022 a holiday?
Yes, for Ugadi and Bohag Bihu.
Q2. Is 02nd April 2022 a bank holiday in Rajasthan?
Yes, for the Telugu New year and Gudi Padwa.
Q3. Is April 15th a holiday in Kerala?
Yes, for various festivals
Q4. Is Ugadi a bank holiday?
Yes, it is a bank holiday.