The beginning of the new financial year also in April means a holiday series. These include Good Friday, Mahavir Jayanti, Eid-Ul-Fitr and Ram Navami. In addition, there are some regional celebrations, such as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi.
The next party is April 18, on the occasion of Good Friday. Christians commemorate the crucifixion and the death of Jesus Christ in Calvary on Good Friday. Observed through Triduum Pascual, which covers three days from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, it is a component of Holy Week.
Let’s verify what will be open or closed on April 18.
Vacation at school and university
The school will close on April 18. However, students must be aware that, depending on local customs and cultural importance, a few vacation can only be observed in particular states. Local governments have the authority to declare additional vacations that are specific to their states.
Is it a bank holiday on April 18?
In states such as Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh and Srinagar, banks would not be open for services.
Physical branches will be closed, but customers can continue to access the Internet bank, SMS banking and WhatsApp bank for financial and non -financial transactions.
Dry day on Good Friday?
On April 18, 2025, a dry day has been formally declared by the Special Tax Department of the Delhi Government in honor of Good Friday, an important Christian event that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As a result, on this day, all licensed liquor establishments, including stores, pubs and restaurants, any request to stop selling alcoholic cases.
After that, on May 12 and June 6, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and Eid-Ul-Zua, respectively, the liquor shops will be closed in Delhi.
Government offices
In India, the general public observes Good Friday as vacations with spots. This indicates that banks, mail offices and municipal, state and federal government offices are closed for the day. This will be the last party of the month.
Is the stock market closed on Friday?
The exchanges of Indian values, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will remain closed on Friday, April 18. Negotiation in all segments will be suspended for the day, impacting both investors and merchants.
Holiday list in the stock market for fiscal year 2015
– Good Friday – April 18
– Maharashtra Day – May 1
– Independence Day – August 15
– Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27
– Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti – October 2
– Diwali Holidays – October 21 and 22
– Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 5
– Christmas – December 25