Good Friday 2025 is observed as a significant religious holiday across India, and several institutions like schools, banks, and offices may be shut on April 18 in observance of the day.
Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. In India, this day is designated as a government holiday. As a result, today, April 18, banks, educational institutions, the stock market, and other government offices will all be closed.
Here’s a look at what is open or closed on April 18, Good Friday 2025.
Good Friday 2025: Are Banks Open or Closed Today in India?
All banks — including both private and public sector institutions — will remain closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday 2025, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.
However, unless a bank provides specific notifications regarding maintenance timings or technical issues, ATMs, mobile banking, online banking, and bank apps will continue to function for everyday transactions even on bank holidays.
Checks and promissory notes are issued in accordance with the Negotiable Instruments Act, and transactions involving these instruments will not be possible on bank holidays.
What about schools?
On Friday, April 18, all Indian schools—public and private—will be closed for Good Friday.
Will the Indian stock market be open?
The Indian stock markets – BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) – will remain shut on Friday, April 18, due to Good Friday 2025.
On April 10th (Mahavir Jayanti), April 14th (Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti), and April 18th (Good Friday), the stock market was closed for three days.
Will businesses operate on Good Friday?
Businesses typically stay open on weekday holidays and are not required to adhere to the gazetted holiday mandate. Customers must, however, check before going.
Is Delhi having a dry day?
According to the official Delhi government notice, liquor stores will not be open on Good Friday, April 18.
Why is Good Friday observed?
Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death are remembered on Good Friday. Easter is celebrated on Sunday after it is observed on the Friday of Holy Week.
Jesus Christ died on the cross to atone for humanity’s sins, according to the Bible.
