New Delhi: Banks across India will remain closed for a total of 12 days in May 2026, according to the holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The closures include all Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, along with several region-specific and national holidays observed across different states.
Month Begins With Nationwide Holiday
The first closure falls on May 1, when banks across most parts of the country will remain shut on account of Maharashtra Day, Labour Day and Buddha Purnima.
Weekend Closures
Banks will remain closed nationwide on May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (Sundays), as well as on May 9 and May 23 (second and fourth Saturdays).
State-Specific Holidays
Additional holidays will vary by state:
- May 16: Banks closed in Sikkim for Statehood Day
- May 26: Closure in Tripura on the occasion of Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti
- May 27: Banks closed nationwide for Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)
- May 28: Holiday in select cities including Patna, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji and Srinagar
Services To Continue Online
Despite these closures, digital banking services—including internet banking, mobile banking and ATM transactions—will continue to function without disruption.
Stock Market Holidays
Stock markets will also remain closed on select days in May, including May 1 and May 28, in addition to regular weekend closures.
Customers are advised to plan their banking activities in advance, particularly for branch-related services, while relying on digital platforms during holidays.
