Bank Holidays Alert: Banks Shut for 12 Days in May—Check Dates and Plan Around Long Weekends

Bank Holidays: If you have any banking-related tasks to complete during the month of May, be sure to check here beforehand to find out exactly which days the banks will be closed. This is because banks are scheduled to remain closed for a total of 12 days throughout the month of May.

Bank Holidays May 2026: The month of April has nearly come to an end, and the month of May is about to begin. Consequently, if you have any bank-related business to attend to this month, please read this article carefully. The holiday calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) indicates that, out of the 31 days in the month, there will be bank holidays on a total of 12 days. These holidays include various festivals and birth anniversaries, in addition to the regular weekly offs. Check out the list of bank holidays here:

Bank Holidays in May 2026: Dates to Note

This list comprises all the specific dates in May on which banks will remain closed. The reasons for these closures are also provided below; view the complete list here:

May 1 (Friday): Holiday on account of Labour Day.
May 3 (Sunday): Weekly off.
May 7 (Thursday): Holiday on account of Buddha Purnima.
May 9 (Saturday): Second Saturday (a standard bank holiday observed every month).
May 10 (Sunday): Weekly off.
May 17 (Sunday): Weekly off.
May 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday (a standard bank holiday observed every month).
May 24 (Sunday): Weekly off; banks will remain closed on this day as well.
May 25 (Monday): Holiday on account of Maharana Pratap Jayanti. *Note: This holiday may be observed in only a few specific states.*
May 31 (Sunday): Weekly off.

Holiday Dates May Vary by Region

Please note that, while this list provides a general overview, specific holidays may vary from one state to another. However, the regular weekly offs will remain consistent across all regions. Additionally, in some regions, there may be further holidays due to regional festivals or local events. If you have any banking-related tasks to attend to during the month of May, please keep these dates in mind while planning your work.