Banks across India will remain closed on multiple days in May 2026 due to regional festivals, national holidays, and weekends. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a consolidated list of holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which includes holidays observed by banks in different states.
National Holidays in May 2026
The following days are declared national holidays, meaning banks will remain closed across the country:
- May 1 (Friday): Maharashtra Day / Gujarat Day / Labour Day
- May 9 (Saturday): Second Saturday (regular bank holiday)
- May 10 (Sunday): Sunday (weekly off)
- May 16 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday (regular bank holiday)
- May 17 (Sunday): Sunday (weekly off)
- May 24 (Sunday): Sunday (weekly off)
- May 25 (Monday): Buddha Purnima
- May 31 (Sunday): Sunday (weekly off)
Regional Holidays by State
Several states observe additional holidays for local festivals. Here is a state-wise breakdown:
- Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Assam: May 1 (May Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Bihar: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Chhattisgarh: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Delhi: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Goa: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Gujarat: May 1 (Gujarat Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Haryana: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Himachal Pradesh: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Jharkhand: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Karnataka: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Kerala: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Madhya Pradesh: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Maharashtra: May 1 (Maharashtra Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Manipur: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Meghalaya: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Mizoram: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Nagaland: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Odisha: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Punjab: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Rajasthan: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Sikkim: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Tamil Nadu: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Uttar Pradesh: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- Uttarakhand: May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
- West Bengal: May 1 (Labour Day), May 25 (Buddha Purnima)
Important Notes for Customers
Bank customers are advised to plan their financial transactions accordingly. Online banking services, including NEFT, RTGS, and UPI, will remain operational on holidays, but cheque clearances may be delayed. ATMs will function as usual. For exact holiday schedules, customers should check with their respective bank branches or visit the RBI website.
This list is based on the RBI holiday calendar for 2026. Some banks may observe additional local holidays not listed here. It is recommended to confirm with your bank before visiting a branch.
