Bank Holidays in Bengaluru: Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya Bank Holiday Today

Today, on Wednesday, April 30, banks in Bengaluru will remain closed in observance of Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. Basava Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of the 12th-century philosopher, poet, and social reformer Basavanna. This festival is widely celebrated by Lingayats, especially in Karnataka. On the other hand, Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated on the third day of the month of Vaishakha. It is believed that starting a new venture or investment, particularly purchasing gold, brings prosperity and good luck.

Bank holidays vary across the country based on different state and national festivals. In addition to festivals, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays. Customers are advised to check the list of holidays with their nearest bank branch. To check whether banks are open or closed on a given day, customers can visit RBI's official channels, like the website and bank notifications.

Online banking services are available nationwide during bank holidays for seamless access to banking services. Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions. Fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms, and chequebook forms. Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can be availed through card services. Additional services like account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also available.

In April 2025, banks were scheduled to remain closed for nine days in various regions of the country, excluding weekends.