Akshaya Tritiya 2025 Bank Holiday: Banks will operate normally across all states except one on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. It is an an auspicious Hindu festival associated with new ventures and gold purchases.
Bank Holiday On April 30, 2025
Karnataka has declared April 30, 2025, a bank holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, recognising Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. All banking institutions, including public and private sectors, will suspend in-branch operations.
About Basava Jayanti
The Lingayat community of Karnataka observes Basava Jayanthi to commemorate the birth anniversary of Basavanna, the 12th-century poet-philosopher who established the Lingayat tradition.
Akshaya Tritiya Banking Schedule – April 30, 2025; State Wise Information
Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akti or Akha Teej, occurs on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaishakha. In 2025, the celebration falls on April 30.
Akshaya translates to “never diminishing”, representing perpetual prosperity and fortune. Hindu mythology associates this date with various notable events.
Source: RBI
