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Updated May 3rd 2025, 11:24 IST
Bank Holidays In May 2025: Banks To Remain Closed On These Days This Month - Check Full RBI List
Indian Bank customers must observe public and regional holidays scheduled for May 2025. The holidays will likely impact banking services.
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Customers of Indian Bank should be mindful of the public and regional holidays that are set to occur in May 2025. These specific holidays may affect various banking services, including the operation of physical branches, the clearing of cheques, and the overall processing times for transactions.
Although online banking services will continue to be available during this period, customers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and conduct any necessary transactions beforehand to avoid potential delays. For a smoother banking experience, it is wise to check the exact dates of the holidays and adjust your financial activities accordingly to ensure that all essential tasks are completed on time.
Bank Holidays May 2025
May 4 (Weekend holiday)
May 9 (Thursday): Guru Rabindra Jayanti—A state holiday; Kolkata banks will remain closed on the birth anniversary of the great Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore.
May 10 (Saturday): Second Saturday—National Bank Holiday; Indian banks will remain closed.
May 11 (Weekend holiday)
May 12 (Monday): Buddha Purnima—a religious holiday celebrated in some parts of the country. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Bhopal, Kanpur, and other cities.
May 16 (Friday): Sikkim Day—Observed in Gangtok , Sikkim, commemorating India’s 22nd state. Banks are to remain closed.
May 18 (Sunday): Weekend holiday
May 24 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday—All Indian banks to remain closed.
May 25 (Sunday): Weekend holiday
May 26 (Monday): Kazi Nazrul Islam—Agartala banks will remain closed on the birth anniversary of a revolutionary writer and poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam.
May 29 (Thursday): Maharana Pratap Jayanti—a public holiday; banks to remain closed in Shimla.
What Customers Should Know
Though these dates vary slightly by state due to religious practices, they are celebrated as public holidays in the region. Banks regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follow these days according to the holiday list published by the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Before these holidays, customers are requested to conduct essential banking operations, such as cash deposits, clearing checks, or visiting bank branches. ATMs and online banking channels like UPI, mobile applications, and net banking will not be affected. Plan, stay updated and avoid last-minute
Published April 27th 2025, 12:14 IST