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Good Friday 2023: Is it a bank holiday on April 7? Check details here

New Delhi: With Good Friday just around the corner, many are looking forward to the holiday and the long weekend that comes with it. Good Friday, which falls on the Friday prior to Easter Sunday, is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This year, Good Friday falls on April 7 and is expected to be celebrated by Christians all over the world. Notably, the significant Christian observance will result in a bank holiday for many cities in India on Friday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is responsible for determining which states will have closed banks and which ones will remain open.

It is essential for customers to be aware of these closures and plan accordingly for any possible disruptions in their banking services. While some states will have open banks, others will not, so it is best to confirm with your local bank regarding their operating hours. To avoid any inconvenience, it’s recommended to take the time to prepare for this holiday and plan banking activities ahead of time.

Bank holiday in these cities

Banks will be closed in several cities on April 7 in observance of Good Friday. The cities where banks will be closed include Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Imphal, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Banks to remain open in these cities

Despite the bank holiday being observed in many states across India on Good Friday, there are some exceptions to this. Banks in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Shimla, and Srinagar will remain open on this day. This means that customers in these areas can still carry out their banking activities. Regardless of where you are located, it is always advisable to plan your banking activities ahead of time to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.

Online banking services remain unaffected

While banks may be closed in certain cities, online banking services will remain unaffected. Customers can still conduct their transactions through digital channels, including mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs. This means that customers can still transfer money, pay bills, and check their account balances even if the bank is closed.

Guidelines for bank holidays in India

It’s worth emphasising that banks in India adhere to a prescribed set of guidelines for holidays, and the decision of whether to operate or not on certain holidays may differ depending on the location. Banks in different states may also have different holiday calendars. It is advisable for people to check with their respective banks to confirm whether they will be open or closed on Good Friday in their particular city.