Bank Holidays in May 2025: May 2025 will see several bank holidays across various states in India. These holidays are due to national events, religious festivals, and state-level celebrations. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has shared an official list of these holidays. If you have important work at the bank, it is a good idea to check the holiday list and plan your visit accordingly.
The number of holidays may vary by state, as not all festivals are observed nationwide. However, holidays like Labour Day and Buddha Purnima are widely recognized across much of the country.
Full List of Bank Holidays in May 2025
Here is a complete and detailed list of bank holidays in May 2025.
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May 1 (Thursday) - Labor Day / Maharashtra Day: Banks in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and other states would be closed. Labour Day is celebrated to honour workers. In Maharashtra, this day is also celebrated as the state’s formation day.
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May 7 (Wednesday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: It’s Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary. Banks in West Bengal would be closed on this occasion.
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May 12 (Monday) – Buddha Purnima: Buddha Purnima is the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. It is an important religious holiday for Buddhists. Banks will remain closed in states such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and others.
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May 23 (Friday) – Maharana Pratap Jayanti: This day celebrates the birth of Maharana Pratap, a great Rajput warrior king. Banks in Rajasthan will remain closed on this day.
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May 26 (Monday) – Cheti Chand: Cheti Chand is the Sindhi New Year and is mainly observed by the Sindhi community. Some regions with a large Sindhi population may see bank closures on this day.
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May 30 (Friday) – Jumat-ul-Wida: Jumat-ul-Wida is the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Banks in Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal may remain closed.
Weekend Bank Closures in May 2025
Along with the above holidays, banks will also be closed on weekends:
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All Sundays: May 4, 11, 18, and 25
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Second and fourth Saturdays: May 10 and May 24
According to RBI regulations, all banks in India are closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Things to Keep in Mind
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Not all holidays are the same in every state. Some holidays are only for certain regions.
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While banks are closed, you can still use ATMs, mobile banking apps, and online banking services.
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Try to finish important banking work before holidays to avoid delays.
Some holidays in May fall near weekends. For example, May 10 (Saturday), May 11 (Sunday), and May 12 (Monday – Buddha Purnima) can form a long three-day break. This may affect banking services for several days in some states.
If you need to visit a bank branch for services like submitting documents, applying for loans, or updating account details, it is better to do it early and avoid waiting until a holiday.
May 2025 has many bank holidays across different states of India. These holidays are due to state events, religious occasions, and national observances. Checking the bank holiday list and planning your work in advance can help you avoid problems and save time.
