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List of Bank Holidays In May 2025: In May 2025, banks are scheduled to remain shut for 12 days due to state-wise regional and national holidays. Check complete list
Bank Holidays In May 2025: Banks To Remain Closed For 12 Days, Check State-Wise List
Bank Holidays List May 2025: As May 2025 approaches, it’s important to check the full list of bank holidays if you’re planning any essential banking activities. Banks across India will be closed for a total of 12 days in May, including national and state-specific holidays, as well as routine closures on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar under the Negotiable Instruments Act, banks observe closures based on local festivals, regional observances, and designated weekends. Both scheduled and non-scheduled banks follow this framework.
Bank Holidays in May 2025 (State-wise)
- May 1 (Thursday) – Labour Day / Maharashtra Day: Banks will be closed in Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Imphal, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram.
- May 9 (Friday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: Banks in Kolkata will remain closed.
- May 12 (Monday) – Buddha Purnima: Banks will be closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, and Srinagar.
- May 16 (Friday) – State Day: Bank holiday in Gangtok.
- May 26 (Monday) – Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam: Banks in Agartala will be closed.
- May 29 (Thursday) – Maharana Pratap Jayanti: Bank holiday in Shimla.
In addition, regular weekly closures include all Sundays (May 4, 11, 18, and 25) and the second and fourth Saturdays (May 10 and 24).
Stock Market Holiday – May 1
Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on May 1 in observance of Maharashtra Day, since both exchanges are headquartered in Mumbai.
Will Online Banking Work on These Holidays?
Despite physical branches being closed on these 12 days, customers will still be able to access essential services through digital banking platforms. UPI, IMPS, net banking, and mobile banking apps will remain functional for money transfers, bill payments, and other transactions. Customers are advised to plan their bank visits in advance to avoid any last-minute inconveniences.
