Mahavir Jayanti: From banks, liquor shops to schools and more, here's what is open and closed on April 10

Mahavir Jayanti, one of the most important festivals for the Jain community, will be celebrated on April 10 this year. As per Drik Panchang, the festival falls on the Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. This year, the Trayodashi Tithi begins at 10:55 PM on April 9 and concludes at 1:00 AM on April 11. The day commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism.

Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavir, who was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, located in present-day Bihar. A member of the Ikshvaku dynasty, he was raised in a royal family. According to Jain tradition, his birth was accompanied by divine signs foretelling his spiritual significance.

At the age of 30, Lord Mahavir renounced his royal life in search of spiritual enlightenment. Following 12 years of intense meditation, he attained Kevala Jnana, or absolute knowledge. He then dedicated the rest of his life to spreading the core tenets of Jainism—Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness).

Here's what is open and closed

Sector	Status on April 10
Banks	Expected to remain closed under the Negotiable Instruments Act, depending on the state. Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, New Delhi, and Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand on Mahavir Jayanti on April 10, 2025.
Government Offices	Likely to observe a holiday, especially in areas with a significant Jain population
Schools & Colleges	May remain closed in several states based on regional policies
Private Offices & Markets	Expected to function normally unless local authorities issue a notification
Liquor Shops	Will remain closed as April 10 is a dry day