The month of April is about to end, and the month of May is about to begin. So, if you have any banking related work pending this month, please read this report carefully. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its holiday calendar; According to this, banks will remain closed for a total of 12 days out of 31 days of this month. Apart from the normal weekly holidays, these holidays also include many festivals and anniversaries. Check the list of bank holidays here:
Bank holidays in May 2026: Dates to keep in mind
This list tells you all the special dates in May when banks will be closed, as well as the reasons for the holidays. Check out the full list below:
May 1 (Friday): Holiday due to Labor Day.
3 May (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
7 May (Thursday): Holiday due to Buddha Purnima.
May 9 (Saturday): Second Saturday (a general monthly holiday).
10 May (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
17 May (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
May 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday (a general monthly holiday).
24 May (Sunday): Weekly holiday; Banks will remain closed on this day also.
25 May (Monday): Holiday due to Maharana Pratap Jayanti. *Note: This holiday will be celebrated only in some states.
31 May (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
Holiday dates may vary
Although this list gives a general idea, the specific dates of the holidays may vary from state to state. Nevertheless, general weekly holidays will remain the same in all regions. Additionally, some places may have additional holidays due to regional festivals or local events. If you have to complete any banking related work in the month of May, then keep these dates in mind while making your schedule.