Bank Holiday: There is a major update for bank customers. Are you planning a trip to the bank today? According to the Reserve Bank of India calendar, several holidays between April 27 and May 3, 2026, may impact banking services. Here’s the RBI weekly calendar to help you plan better…
Banks in all states are generally open from April 27th to April 30th. May 1st is a holiday in many states for Labor Day. Maharashtra also observes a holiday on May 1st due to Maharashtra Day. May 2nd is a weekend holiday. Banks nationwide will be closed due to the second and fourth holidays of the month. May 3rd, being a Sunday, will also be closed nationwide.
Why are banks closed on May 1?
May 1st is celebrated as both Maharashtra Day and Labor Day. Maharashtra Day is specific to the state, while Labor Day is widely celebrated throughout India, resulting in bank closures in many areas. Buddha Purnima is an important festival and a bank holiday in many states, but it doesn’t necessarily fall on the same date everywhere. Always check state-wise lists to confirm.
How to manage banking during the holidays
Even when branches are closed, you can still enjoy the following services: Online banking Mobile banking apps ATMs for cash payment services UPI and digital payments It’s best to take care of important banking tasks well in advance, even on holidays and weekends in many locations. Keep state-wise holidays in mind to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
Bank Holiday May 2026
1 May Bank Holiday- Banks will be closed in most cities across the country on May 1st. Banks will be closed on May 1st due to Buddha Purnima and May Day. Banks will be closed in all cities except Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Jaipur, Kohima, and Shillong.
16 May Bank Holiday- Banks will be closed in only one city on May 16th. This city is Gangtok. Banks will be closed on this day due to State Day.
26 May Bank Holiday- Banks will be closed in only one city on May 26th. This city is Agartala. Banks will be closed on this day due to the birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
27 May Bank Holiday- Banks will be closed in many cities across the country on May 27th. Banks will be closed in most cities on this day due to Bakrid (Eid al-Adha). Banks will remain open in only a few cities.
28 May Bank Holiday- Banks will remain closed in many cities across the country on May 28th. Banks will remain closed in some cities due to Bakrid (Eid al-Adha). In most cities, banks will remain open on this day. Apart from these holidays in May, banks will remain closed for 5 days on Sundays and 2 days on second and fourth Saturdays.
