April 2025 Bank Holidays List: The RBI announces official bank holidays for April 2025 varying by state due to different national, regional, and religious festivals. Notable holidays include Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, and Akshaya Tritiya. Nationwide finalisation of annual accounts occurs on April 1.
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