RBI Declares Bank Holiday on April 21 Only in This State; Check Details and Know About Garia Puja in Tripura

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s holiday listings, all banks will remain closed on April 21, Monday in the north eastern state Tripura due to the regional festival 'Garia Puja'. Except this state, banks will remain open as usual in all other states in the country.

Despite the banks being closed, people in Tripura will be able to transact money or make bill payments or other important digital work with the help of mobile banking, net banking, UPI and ATM. However, for bank related work, customers will have to wait till Tuesday for the banks to open.

What is Garia Puja?

Garia Puja is one of the important festivals of Tripura, which is celebrated every year on the seventh day of the month of Baisakh. Across the state, the Puja is celebrated with enthusiasm, rituals, and devotion. Widespread excitement surrounds the festivities, from big cities to small towns, and community involvement heightens the festival's splendour.

When and How is Garia Puja Celebrated? Significance of Garia Puja in Tripura

Tripura's Garia Puja begins on the last day of the month of Chaitra and concludes on the seventh day of Baisakh. During this period, devotees gather in temples to worship an idol of Baba Garia, traditionally crafted from bamboo. At the heart of the celebration stands a bamboo pole, beautifully decorated with flowers and garlands, symbolising Lord Garia, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and livestock. Rice, wine, earthen pots, thread cloth etc. are used in the Puja. People sing traditional songs and dance with drums. Devotees pray to Garia Baba for good crop yield. It is also a symbol of prosperity and happiness.

This vibrant festival is known by various names across different communities, including Sangrain, Buisu, Bihu, Busy, and Boisabi.

Bank holidays in April 2025

State and Regional Banks Holidays: Following Garia Puja, on April 29 (Tuesday), banks in Himachal Pradesh will be closed on the occasion of Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Jayanti, which commemorates the birth of Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Banks in Karnataka will remain closed on April 30 (Wednesday) in observance of Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya.

Regular Bank Holidays: Banks across India will remain closed on April 26 (Saturday) as it marks the fourth Saturday of the month, a regular bank holiday for both public and private sector banks. Additionally, Gauri Puja is also observed on this day in certain regions. On April 27 (Sunday), banks will remain shut nationwide due to the standard weekly holiday.