Are you planning to go on a trip in April 2021 and want to know the dates when your college or office would remain closed in the month? If the answer is yes, that is exactly what you will find here.
We have complied a list of public and bank holidays for the month of April 2021. The list of holidays will help you plan in advance. Read on find out more about the holidays that fall in the month of April 2021.
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List of Holidays in April 2021
During the month of April, many regional public holidays are celebrated in the country. Listed below are the regional public holidays which will be celebrated:
Date | Day | Holiday | Celebrated in |
1 April 2021 | Thursday | Odisha Day | Odisha |
2 April 2021 | Friday | Good Friday | Several states |
4 April 2021 | Sunday | Easter | Several states |
5 April 2021 | Monday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti | Several states |
13 April 2021 | Tuesday | Ugadi/ Telugu New Year/ Bohag Bihu/ Gudi Padwa/ Vaisakh/ Biju Festival | Several states |
14 April 2021 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/ Emperor Ashoka’s birth anniversary/ Tamil New Year/ Maha Vishuba Sankranti/ Bohag Bihu/ Cheiraoba | Several states |
15 April 2021 | Thursday | Himachal Day/ Vishu/ Bengali New Year/ Sarhul | Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand |
21 April 2021 | Tuesday | Ram Navami/ Garia Puja | Several states / Tripura |
25 April 2021 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti | Several states |
**Please verify the holiday list with the government gazette.
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Bank Holidays in April 2021
In April 2021, banks operating in the country will remain closed on the dates listed in the table below. These holidays will be in addition to the regular bank holidays, i.e., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of a month.
Date | Day | Holiday | Bank Holiday in |
1 April 2021 | Thursday | Odisha day/ Maundy Thursday | Odisha |
2 April 2021 | Friday | Good Friday | Several states |
6 April 2021 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti | Several states |
13 April 2021 | Tuesday | Ugadi/ Telugu New Year/ Bohag Bihu/ Gudi Padwa/ Vaisakh | Several states |
14 April 2021 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/ Emperor Ashoka’s birth anniversary/ Tamil New Year/ Maha Vishuba Sankranti/ Bohag Bihu/ Cheiraoba | Several states |
15 April 2021 | Thursday | Himachal Day | Himachal Pradesh |
21 April 2021 | Wednesday | Ram Navami/ Garia Puja | Several states Tripura |
25 April 2021 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti | Several states |
Note: Please verify the dates with the holiday list issued by the RBI.
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Holidays in April 2021
Given below are brief descriptions for each holiday in April 2021:
- Odisha Day: The day commemorates the establishment of Odisha as a separate British India province. The state came into being on 1 April 1936. To mark the occasion, people indulge in merrymaking and decorating shops. Various cultural programmes and competitions are also held.
- Ram Navami: The festival is one of the most important Hindu festivals. It celebrates the birth of Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On the occasion, temples of Rama are decorated while people offer water to the Sun God as he is believed to be the ancestor of Lord Rama.
- Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday: Telangana celebrates the birthday of Babu Jagjivan Ram, who was a politician and contributed significantly to the creation of the All-India Depressed Classes League. He entered the Legislative Assembly of Bihar in 1937.
- Mahavir Jayanti: Mahavir Jayanti marks the day when Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism was born. The day holds special significance for the Jain community. On the day of the festival, people engage themselves in charitable work while prayers are organised in temples dedicated to the spiritual teacher of Jainism.
- Maundy Thursday: Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ’s mandate. Maundy is the shortened form of the Latin term ‘mandatum’ and it means command. Celebrated on the Thurday before Easter, it is believed that on this day Christ celebrated his final passover with his disciples and had washed their feet to show his humility.
- Shab e-Barat: On the day of Shab e-Barat, people stay awake the entire night, pray to Allah, and seek forgiveness for any sins committed in the past. Sweets are distributed among people on the night of Shab e-Barat.
- Good Friday: The day commemorates the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life, crucifixion, and death. Special church services and prayers are held on Good Friday. In many churches, a bitter drink is served after the service. The drink is made of leaves, vinegar, and other ingredients.
- Easter Saturday: Easter Saturday commemorates the day Jesus Christ lay in his tomb after the crucifixion. It is the final day of Lenten fasting. People celebrate Easter Saturday as a day of sombre reflection.
- Biju: The festival which is a three-day-long colourful one is celebrated by the Chakma. During the festival, different cultural programmes are performed which highlight the indigenous people’s distinctive cultural heritage. Biju marks the end of the previous year and celebrates the Bangla New Year.
- Bohag Bihu: Also known as Rongali Bihu, Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the Assamese new year. The festival is celebrated with feasts, music, and dancing. The festivities run for almost a month with various cultural events being held around the state.
- Ashoka’s birth anniversary: While historians still cannot agree on the Mauryan emperor's birth date, the Bihar government has declared April 14 as a public holiday to commemorate Ashoka’s birthday.
- Dr Ambedkar Jayanti: The day commemorates the birth anniversary of B.R Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian constitution. On the day, processions are taken out and statues of Ambedkar are beautifully decorated. People pay homage to the social reformer on the day for his immense contribution.
- Maha Vishuba Sankranti: The festival is also celebrated as Odia New year or Pana Sankranti or Mesha Sankranti. The day marks the start of the new Odia almanac. To mark the occasion, Odia people prepare a sweet concoction known as ‘Pana’ which is distributed amongst everyone.
- Tamil New Year: Also known as Puthandu, it is the first day of the Tamil calendar. Observed as family time, people greet one another on this day. On the day, Tamilians clean their houses, light the family puja rooms and visit temples. The same day is celebrated as a traditional new year in many other states of the country.
- Bengali New Year: As the name suggests, it is the celebration of the Bengali New year. The date of the festival is set according to the solar Bengali calendar. The day is marked by fairs, processions, and family time. Festive foods like confectionary and sweets are distributed to friends and family members.
- Vishu: It is the new year festival of Kerala. The day is the appropriate time to offer oblations to Lord Vishnu. The day indicates the movement of the sun to Aries. Farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities.
- Cheiraoba: Cheiraoba festival is the celebration of the Manipuri New year. This is a sacred festival and hence people clean and decorate their houses on the occasion. To mark the occasion, locals climb the nearest hill tops as it signifies the rise of the human civilization.
- Himachal Day: Himachal Day is celebrated to commemorate the creation of the state. On the day, a grand parade takes place where the Governor and the Chief Minister addresses the gathering. Various cultural programmes are also held on the occasion.
- Vaisakhi: Vaisakhi is celebrated as a harvest festival. People sing, dance, and wear festive clothes. It marks the start of the new year in the Nanakshahi solar calendar. The Khalsa Panth organisation was established during the Vaisakhi festival, hence Sikhs commemorate the first five men who comprised the Khalsa with five symbols of purity and courage.
- Garia Puja: It is celebrated as a harvest festival by the ethnic tribes residing in the state of Tripura. Celebrated with a lot of pomp and gaiety, the puja is done to please God Garia. The god is worshipped to bestow the people with peace, wealth, children, and domestic animals.
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List of Holidays in April 2020
During the month of April, many regional public holidays are celebrated in the country. Listed below are the regional public holidays which will be celebrated:
Date | Day | Holiday | Celebrated in |
1 April 2020 | Wednesday | Odisha Day | Odisha |
2 April 2020 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Several states |
6 April 2020 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti | Several states |
9 April 2020 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday/Shab e-Barat | Maundy Thursday – Kerala Shab e-Barat - Bihar |
10 April 2020 | Friday | Good Friday | Several states |
13 April 2020 | Monday | Biju Festival/Vaisakhi | Biju festival – Tripura Vaisakhi – Punjab and Haryana |
14 April 2020 | Tuesday | Ashoka’s birth anniversary/Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuba Sankranti/Tamil New Year/Bohag Bihu/Bengali New Year/Vishu | Ashoka’s birth anniversary – Bihar Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti – Several states Maha Vishuba Sankranti – Odisha Tamil New Year – Tamil Nadu Bohag Bihu – Assam and Arunachal Bengali New Year – Tripura and West Bengal Vishu - Kerala |
15 April 2020 | Wednesday | Himachal Day | Himachal Pradesh |
21 April 2020 | Tuesday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
22 April 2020 | Wednesday | Tithi of Damodar Deva | Assam |
25 April 2020 | Saturday | Maharshi Parshuram Jayanti/Basava Jayanti | Parashurama Jayanti -Several states Basava Jayanti – Karnataka |
Note: Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday falls on 5 April 2020 which is a Sunday.
**Check the holidays with the government gazette.
Bank Holidays in April 2020
In April 2020, banks operating in the country will remain closed on the dates listed in the table below. These holidays will be in addition to the regular bank holidays i.e., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of a month.
Date | Day | Holiday | Bank Holiday in |
1 April 2020 | Wednesday | Odisha day | Odisha |
2 April 2020 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Several states |
6 April 2020 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti | Several states |
10 April 2020 | Friday | Good Friday | Several states |
11 April 2020 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Nagaland |
13 April 2020 | Monday | Bohag Bihu/Vaisakh | For Bohag Bihu – Assam For Vaisakhi - Punjab, and Haryana |
14 April 2020 | Tuesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuba Sankranti/Tamil New Year/Bohag Bihu/Bengali New Year/Vishu/Cheiraoba | For Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti – Several states For Maha Vishuba Sankranti – Odisha For Tamil New Year – Tamil Nadu For Bohag Bihu – Assam and Arunachal Pradesh For Bengali New Year – Tripura and West Bengal For Vishu – Kerala For Cheiraoba - Manipur |
15 April 2020 | Wednesday | Himachal Day | Himachal Pradesh |
21 April 2020 | Tuesday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
25 April 2020 | Saturday | Parashurama Jayanti/Basava Jayanti | For Parashurama Jayanti – Several states For Basava Jayanti - Karnataka |
Note: Please authenticate the dates with the Holiday list issued by RBI.
List of Holidays in April 2019
The following table outlines the public and regional holidays in April 2019:
Holiday | Date | Day | Comments |
Bank Holiday | 1 April | Monday | |
Odisha Day | 1 April | Monday | Observed only in Odisha |
Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday | 5 April | Friday | Telangana |
Ugadi | 6 April | Saturday | Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
Sajibu Nongma Panba | 6 April | Saturday | Manipur |
First Navratra | 6 April | Saturday | Jammu and Kashmir |
Gudi Padwa | 6 April | Saturday | Maharashtra New Year |
Cheti Chand | 7 April | Sunday | Gujarat |
Sarhul | 7 April | Sunday | Jharkhand |
Biju Festival | 13 April | Saturday | Observed only in Tripura |
Birth Anniversary of Ashoka | 14 April | Sunday | Observed only in Bihar |
Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April | Sunday | Many states |
Maha Vishuba Sankranti | 14 April | Sunday | Observed only in Odisha |
Tamil New Year | 14 April | Sunday | Observed in Tamil Nadu |
Vaisakhi | 14 April | Sunday | Many states |
Ram Navami | 14 April | Sunday | |
Bohag Bihu | 15 April | Sunday | New Year for Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam |
Bengali New Year | 15 April | Monday | West Bengal, Tripura |
Himachal Day | 15 April | Monday | Observed only in Himachal Pradesh |
Mahavir Jayanti | 17 April | Wednesday | |
Maundy Thursday | 18 April | Thursday | Observed only in Kerala |
Good Friday | 19 April | Friday | Friday prior to Easter Sunday |
Garia Puja | 21 April | Sunday | Observed only in Tripura |
Bank Holidays In April 2019
The following table illustrates bank holidays in April 2019:
Holiday | Date | Day | Comments |
Odisha Day | 1 April | Monday | Odisha |
Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday | 5 April | Friday | Telangana and Andhra Pradesh |
Sajibu Nongma Panba | 6 April | Saturday | Manipur |
Ugadi | 6 April | Saturday | Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana |
Gudi Padwa | 6 April | Saturday | Maharashtra |
Telugu New Year | 6 April | Saturday | Tamil Nadu |
Sarhul | 7 April | Sunday | Jharkhand |
Bohag Bihu Holiday | 13 April | Saturday | Assam |
Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April | Sunday | National except for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Puducherry, Tripura |
Ram Navami | 14 April | Sunday | National except for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal |
Cheiraoba | 14 April | Sunday | Manipur |
Maha Vishuba Sankranti | 14 April | Sunday | Odisha |
Tamil New Year | 14 April | Sunday | Tamil Nadu |
Vaisakh | 14 April | Sunday | Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab |
Bengali New Year | 15 April | Monday | West Bengal, Tripura |
Himachal Day | 15 April | Monday | Himachal Pradesh |
Vishu | 15 April | Monday | Kerala |
Mahavir Jayanti | 17 April | Wednesday | Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab |
Maundy Thursday | 18 April | Thursday | Observed only in Kerala |
Good Friday | 19 April | Friday | National except for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana |
Easter Saturday | 20 April | Saturday | Nagaland |
Easter Sunday | 21 April | Sunday | Kerala and Nagaland |
Garia Puja | 21 April | Sunday | Tripura |
List Of Holidays In April 2018
The following table outlines the public and regional holidays in April 2018:
Date | Day | Festival | States |
01 April 2018 | Sunday | Bank holiday | |
01 April 2018 | Sunday | Odisha Day | |
05 April 2018 | Thursday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
13 April 2018 | Friday | Biju Festival | Tripura |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Ashoka’s Birthday | Bihar only |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Bengali New Year | West Bengal, Tripura |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Bohag Bihu | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Maha Vishuba Sankranti | Odisha |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Tamil New Year | Tamil Nadu, Puthandu |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Vaisakhi | Punjab, Haryana |
15 April 2018 | Sunday | Himachal Day | |
15 April 2018 | Sunday | Vishu | |
18 April 2018 | Wednesday | Parashuram Jayanti | Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh |
18 April 2018 | Wednesday | Basava Jayanti | Karnataka |
Bank Holidays In April 2018
The following table illustrates bank holidays in April 2018:
Date | Day | Festival | States |
01 April 2018 | Sunday | Odisha Day | OR |
01 April 2018 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | NL, KL |
05 April 2018 | Thursday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti | TG, AP |
13 April 2018 | Friday | Bohag Bihu Holiday | AS |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Vaisakhi | PB, JK, CH, HR |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | National except NL, AS, CH, MN, TR, CH, DD, AR |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Tamil New Year | PY and PN |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Bohag Bihu | AS |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Maha Vishuba Sankranti | OR |
14 April 2018 | Saturday | Cheiraoba | MN |
15 April 2018 | Sunday | Bengali New Year | WB, TR |
15 April 2018 | Sunday | Himachal Day | HP |
15 April 2018 | Sunday | Vishu | KL |
18 April 2018 | Wednesday | Maharshi Parshuram Jayanti | PB, MP, HP, GJ, MR |