Bank Holidays in May 2026: Essential Dates to Remember

As May 2026 approaches, it's crucial to be aware of the bank holidays that may affect your banking plans. This article outlines the specific dates when banks will be closed, including regional observances for Buddha Purnima, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, and Bakrid. With a total of 12 holidays throughout the month, including regular closures on Saturdays and Sundays, this guide will help you navigate your banking needs effectively. Stay informed to avoid any inconvenience during your visits to the bank.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 1, 2026, 11:35 IST

Overview of May 2026 Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in May 2026: As a new month begins, many individuals have a list of tasks they aim to accomplish, including various banking activities.

It’s important to verify the operational hours of banks if you plan to visit one this May, as they will be closed for 12 days throughout the month. Here’s a detailed look at the specific days when banks will not be open in your area during May...

Days Banks Will Be Closed

How many days will banks be closed in May?

On May 1, banks will be closed in various states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, due to Buddha Purnima and May Day.
On May 9, banks in West Bengal will close for Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti.

May 16 marks a holiday for banks in Gangtok for State Day, while Agartala will observe a closure on May 26 for Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary.

On May 27, banks will be closed for Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) in several 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.

Additionally, on May 28, banks will also be closed for Bakrid in Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, and Srinagar.

Regular Weekly Holidays

Regular Bank Holidays:
On the second and fourth Saturdays of May, banks will be closed nationwide:

May 9: Closure for the second Saturday.
May 23: Closure for the fourth Saturday.

Furthermore, banks will observe Sunday holidays on the following dates, remaining closed across the country:
May 3
May 9
May 10
May 24
May 31

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