Planning a bank visit this May? Here’s what you need to know about bank holidays across India, including when branches will be open and which days are reserved for state-specific observances.
Nationwide Bank Availability in May 2025
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across most parts of the country will remain operational on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Being the first Saturday of the month, it’s a regular working day for bank branches.
However, the month includes several regional, religious, and national holidays that will affect bank operations in specific states. As always, banks will remain closed on all Sundays, along with the second and fourth Saturdays—specifically, May 10 and May 24 this year.
While digital banking options remain unaffected, physical branch access will be limited on certain days. Customers are encouraged to check local holiday schedules and plan visits accordingly.
State-Wise Bank Holidays in May 2025
Below is a breakdown of the official bank holidays in May 2025, as per the RBI’s state-by-state holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2025–26:
| Date | Occasion | States Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 (Thursday) | Labour Day / Maharashtra Day | Bengaluru, Belapur, Guwahati, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Imphal, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram |
| May 9 (Friday) | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti | Kolkata |
| May 12 (Monday) | Buddha Purnima | Aizawl, Agartala, Bhopal, Belapur, Dehradun, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar |
| May 16 (Friday) | State Day | Gangtok |
| May 26 (Monday) | Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam | Agartala |
| May 29 (Thursday) | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | Shimla |
Digital Banking Services Remain Unaffected
While branch closures may disrupt in-person visits, most core banking services remain available online. Customers can continue to use ATMs, mobile apps, and internet banking platforms for tasks such as NEFT and RTGS transfers, utility payments, credit card dues, and account monitoring.
Meanwhile, with market trends leaning toward increased digital adoption, especially during bank holidays, there’s a growing reliance on self-service platforms. This shift ensures that essential financial operations proceed without interruption, even on non-working days.
To avoid inconvenience, customers should check their local holiday listings, make use of online banking where possible, and plan ahead for any branch-dependent services.