New Delhi, India — May 1, 2026
With the start of May 2026, customers planning bank-related work are advised to check the holiday calendar in advance, as banks across India will remain closed for up to 12 days this month due to festivals, regional observances, and weekend breaks.
The bank holiday schedule varies by state, with several closures tied to local events and national observances. Financial experts recommend scheduling transactions accordingly to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
Major Bank Holidays in May 2026
May 1 (Friday)
Banks will remain closed in multiple states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal on account of:
- Buddha Purnima
- May Day
May 9 (Saturday)
- Banks closed in West Bengal for Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
May 16 (Saturday)
- Banks closed in Gangtok for State Day celebrations
May 26 (Tuesday)
- Banks closed in Agartala for Kazi Nazrul Islam birth anniversary
Bakrid (Eid-ul-Zuha) Closures
May 27 (Wednesday)
Banks will remain closed in multiple cities including:
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada.
May 28 (Thursday)
Banks will remain closed in:
Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, and Srinagar.
Weekend Closures Across India
Banks will also remain closed nationwide on regular weekly offs:
- Second Saturday: May 9
- Fourth Saturday: May 23
Sundays (All India Closure):
- May 3
- May 10
- May 24
- May 31
What Customers Should Know
While physical branches will remain closed on these dates, online banking services, ATMs, and mobile banking apps will continue to function normally. Customers are encouraged to plan cash withdrawals, cheque clearances, and branch visits accordingly.
Why Bank Holidays Matter
Understanding the holiday calendar is crucial for both individuals and businesses, especially for time-sensitive transactions such as loan processing, fund transfers, and document verification.
