Bank holiday today 17 May: Banks are closed on many occasions in India. Sometimes there is a holiday in some states, and banks across the country are closed. According to RBI rules, there is a bank holiday every second and fourth Saturday of every month. If you are also thinking of going to the bank for banking-related work, then first know whether the bank is open or closed today.
Are banks open or closed today?
Today is May 17, and since it is the third Saturday, all banks in India are typically open. People are often confused about whether the bank will be open on Saturday, but, according to RBI rules, banks are closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays.
How many days will banks remain closed in May 2025?
If you are planning any banking work, you need to know which days the banks will be closed in May. Banks will remain closed on 18 and 25 May due to Sunday. Also, May 24 is the fourth Saturday, so there will be a bank holiday. Apart from this, local banks will remain closed on May 26 due to the birth anniversary of Kazi Najrul Islam in Tripura. On the other hand, banks will remain closed on May 29 on Maharana Pratap Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh.
18 May is a Sunday holiday.
24 May is the fourth Saturday of the month.
25 May is a Sunday holiday.
Will online banking services be available?
Even during these holidays, customers can transact money through UPI, IMPS, net banking and mobile banking apps without hassle. However, there will be no work in the bank branch, so customers must finish the critical work in advance.