Several regional festivals will be celebrated today, April 15, including Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Bohag Bihu, Vishu and Himachal Day. Due to these festivities, many services in India will be affected, with significant shutdowns observed in certain states.
This means that for those planning to visit a branch today, they need to consult the RBI calendar to confirm whether banks in their state are open today, as April 15 is a holiday in several states under the Negotiable Instruments Act. As per the RBI calendar, public holidays will be observed in several cities including Agartala, Guwahati, Itanagar, Kochi, Kolkata, Shimla and Thiruvananthapuram.
Educational institution
Since April 15 is not a national holiday but a regional holiday, all schools and colleges across India will function as usual but will remain closed in select states where it has been declared a holiday.
Offices
Central and state government offices, post offices and central/state services in several parts of India will remain open except in some select states. Similar is the case with courts and public sector units (PSUs).
businesses
Selected local businesses in areas where regional festivals are celebrated may remain closed.
stock market
The Indian stock market — NSE and BSE — opens on April 15. Trading will resume today after the end of the holiday for Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti. All business will resume as usual today. This means that trading will take place in stocks, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, and gold e-receipts.
Retail stores and restaurants
Most commercial establishments and private companies will operate as usual except in areas where regional festivals are celebrated.
public transport
Buses, trains and the subway are expected to run as normal.
Basic services
Hospitals, pharmacies and emergency services will operate as normal.
Digital banking
ATMs, UPI, internet banking and mobile apps will remain fully functional despite bank closures in several states.
