Bank Holidays in May 2025: 12 Days of Closures Announced Across States — Check Full List and Digital Alternatives

As the month of May 2025 begins, customers planning to visit banks for financial or administrative work are advised to review the complete list of bank holidays in advance. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks across India will remain closed for a total of 12 days in May, including regional holidays, Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays.

Complete List of Bank Holidays in May 2025

Here is a detailed breakdown of bank holidays by date and region:

• May 1 (Wednesday) Labour Day / Maharashtra Day: Banks closed in Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Imphal, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram.

• May 4 (Sunday) Weekly holiday: All banks across India will be closed.

• May 9 (Friday) Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: Banks closed in Kolkata.

• May 11 (Sunday) Weekly holiday: All banks closed nationwide.

• May 12 (Monday) Buddha Purnima: Banks closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, and Srinagar.

• May 16 (Friday) Sikkim State Day: Banks closed in Gangtok.

• May 18 (Sunday) Weekly holiday.

• May 24 (Saturday) Fourth Saturday bank holiday.

• May 25 (Sunday) Weekly holiday.

• May 26 (Monday) Kazi Nazrul Islam’s Birthday: Banks closed in Agartala.

• May 29 (Thursday) Maharana Pratap Jayanti: Banks closed in Shimla.

Digital Banking Services Will Remain Functional

While physical bank branches will remain closed on the listed holidays, digital banking services will continue uninterrupted. Customers can access essential banking services through:

• UPI (Unified Payments Interface)

• Internet and mobile banking platforms

• ATM networks for cash withdrawals

• IMPS and NEFT for instant transfers

Customers are advised to plan ahead for any branch-based services such as cash deposits, cheque clearance, or document verification.

Key Takeaways for May 2025 Bank Holidays:

• Total bank closures: 12 days (state-specific + national + weekends)

• Major holidays: Labour Day, Buddha Purnima, Maharana Pratap Jayanti

• Digital banking: Fully operational during holidays