Banks in several states will remain closed on the occasion of Ram Navami, a significant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. According to the official holiday list released by the Reserve Bank of India, both public and private sector banks will remain closed in cities such as Ahmedabad, Belapur, and Bhopal, among others. Hindu devotees will gather at Rama temples around India to celebrate this important festival, which falls on April 17 this year. Check out the full list of cities where banks will be closed for Ram Navami 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced 14 bank holidays for the month of April in different states, including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and public holidays. This schedule is overseen by the RBI and respective state governments. Bank closures will be observed on various occasions such as Easter Day, Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday, Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi Festival, Id-ul-Fitr, Ramzan-Id, Bohag Bihu, Baisakhi, Biju Festival, and Ram Navami. Citizens in affected states should plan accordingly for any banking needs during these holidays.