Bank Holiday May, 2026: Banks Closed For 12 Days, Check Full List

The banking calendar for May 2026 brings important updates for customers across India. With a combination of public holidays, regional observances, and regular weekend closures, banks will remain shut for a total of 12 days during the month. While some holidays are specific to certain states, many will see widespread closures, making it essential to plan financial activities in advance to avoid delays.

Complete List Of Bank Holiday Dates In May 2026

Here are the key dates when banks will remain closed across various parts of the country:

• 1 May (Friday) – Labour Day and Buddha Purnima observed in several states
  
• 3 May (Sunday) – Weekly holiday across India
  
• 9 May (Saturday) – Second Saturday, banks closed nationwide; additional regional holiday in some states
  
• 10 May (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
  
• 16 May (Saturday) – State-specific holiday in select regions
  
• 17 May (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
  
• 23 May (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday, nationwide closure
  
• 24 May (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
  
• 26 May (Tuesday) – Regional holiday in certain states
  
• 27 May (Wednesday) – Bakrid, widely observed holiday
  
• 28 May (Thursday) – Bakrid holiday in some states
  
• 31 May (Sunday) – Weekly holiday across the country
  

Since banking holidays can vary by state, customers are advised to check local schedules for precise closures.

Early Month Brings A Long Weekend Feel

The beginning of May offers a near long weekend for many. With a holiday on 1 May followed by the weekend, banking activity may remain limited for several days. Even though banks will open on the intervening Saturday, reduced processing and lower staff availability are often seen during such periods.

This makes it especially important to complete urgent transactions in advance.