Bank holidays in May 2025: Banks will be closed for 12 days in May - Check city-wise list here

Bank holidays in May 2025: In India, banks normally stay closed on public holidays, which include both national and state-specific holidays. On national holidays like Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October), all banks across the country remain shut. Festivals like Diwali, Christmas, Eid, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Good Friday, and others are also considered bank holidays. Besides these, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with every Sunday each month.

Earlier, we shared the list of bank holidays for April 2025. Now, as we move into May — the fifth month of 2025 — a new set of bank holidays has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In May 2025, banks will be closed for 12 days, though not in every state or region. This count includes public holidays, regional holidays, and closures on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays. The list of holidays is decided by the RBI?along with individual state governments.

Even though the banks will be closed, services like Internet banking and ATMs will continue to work during these holidays.

The first bank holiday in May 2025 is on 1 May, for Maharashtra Day/May Day (Labour Day). Other important holidays include Buddha Purnima on 12 May and Maharana Pratap Jayanti on 29 May. These dates might differ depending on the state, as holidays are planned based on local festivals.

As per RBI rules, banks close on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the RBI has declared holidays on 1, 4, 9, 12, 16, 25, 26, and 29 May. Besides this, the Sundays fall on 4, 11, 18, and 25 May, and the second and fourth Saturdays fall on 10 and 24 May.

According to the Reserve Bank’s holiday calendar, excluding weekends, there are nine official bank holidays in May 2025. It’s a good idea to plan your important banking work in advance, keeping these holidays in mind.

Here's a city-wise List Of Bank Holidays in May 2025:

Important Days and Festivals In May 2025

In May 2025, there are many holidays, which means it's a good time to take a break from your usual routine. You can plan your trip ahead with the holidays listed below:

• May Day: This national holiday is also called International Labour Day or Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas. It remembers the Haymarket incident that happened in Chicago on 4 May 1886, which is linked to the fight for workers’ rights.
• Maharashtra Day: This day marks the creation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. The Governor gives a speech at Shivaji Park, and the state government shares new plans for the future.
• Gujarat Day: Gujarat became a state on 1 May 1960. People celebrate with official events across the state, with a major one at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad. The government also announces new plans for the people.
• Buddha Purnima: This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Buddha. It falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Vaisakh. A big fair is held at Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon.
• Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore: This day honours the birthday of the famous Bengali poet, musician, and artist Rabindranath Tagore. Cultural programmes are organised at different places to pay tribute to him.
• State Day: Sikkim became India's 22nd state, and this day celebrates that achievement. The state government holds special events and gives awards to people who have helped Sikkim grow.
• Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam: This day celebrates the birth of Bengali poet, musician, writer, and revolutionary Kazi Nazrul Islam. Various cultural events are organised in his honour.

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