Bank Holidays in May 2026: Check Full State-Wise Closure List Here

Banks across India will see multiple scheduled closures in May 2026 as state-specific holidays and national observances fall on different dates, even as digital banking services continue without interruption for customers.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues the official holiday calendar, and each state follows its own list of non-working days based on local festivals, regional events and government notifications. This leads to different banking schedules across India instead of a uniform holiday pattern.

The central bank has listed a total of 13 official holidays during May for all public and private sector lenders, including the State Bank of India (SBI). This also includes regular weekend closures such as second Saturday, fourth Saturday and all Sundays.

Further, May 3 will be observed as a holiday on account of Sunday. Notably, May 2 falls on a Saturday but banks will remain open as it is not a designated holiday. Under RBI rules, banks generally remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month unless a specific holiday is declared.

Customers are advised to plan their banking work in advance, especially for cheque clearances, branch visits and cash-related needs, as some states may also see consecutive holidays during the month.

Bank Holidays in May 2026

• May 1 — Maharashtra Din / Buddha Pournima / May Day (Labour Day) — Banks remain shut in Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar

• May 9 — Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore — Banks remain closed in Gangtok, Kolkata

• May 16 — State Day (Sikkim State Formation Day) — Banks remain closed in Gangtok

• May 26 — Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam — Banks remain closed in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kohima, Kolkata

• May 27 — Eid-ul-Adha / Bakri Eid — Banks remain shut in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi

• May 28 — Eid-ul-Adha continuation / Bakri Eid — Banks remain closed in Jammu and Srinagar

Even during these holidays, mobile banking, internet banking and UPI services will remain active, allowing customers to carry out most transactions without visiting branches.

ATM services will also continue across the country, ensuring cash access remains available throughout the month.