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Bank Holidays List Of May 2026: As soon as the month of April ends, we all are going to enter May. However, every time a new month comes with many changes. At the beginning of the month, people want to complete many tasks. If you are also planning any work to banks in the month of May, then this news is definitely for you.

According to the calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed for a total of 13 days in May 2026. Apart from weekly holidays, these also include many festivals and anniversaries. In such a situation, if you do not plan in advance, your important work may get stuck. The special thing is that some holidays will be applicable in the entire country, while some will be applicable only in selected states.

On which days will banks remain closed in May?

According to the Reserve Bank of India, banks will remain closed for a total of 13 days in May 2026. Talking about the dates of bank holidays, these are 1, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 and 31 May, on which there will be holidays in banks. However, all these holidays will not be applicable to the whole of India. Banks will remain closed according to festivals and anniversaries in different states. Before going to the bank in the month of May, you must check the list of bank holidays in your state.

Relief will be provided through digital banking

If you have to do any important work to the bank like check clearance, loan processing or cash work, then plan well in advance keeping these holidays in mind. At the same time, even if bank branches remain closed, customers need not panic. Online banking, mobile app and ATM services will remain operational 24/7 even during holidays. You can easily do fund transfer (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS) and other important transactions right from the comfort of your home.

SBI card customers will get a shock

If you are from SBI credit card If you use it, your pocket may become loose from 1st May. The bank is going to change the late payment fee i.e. the penalty for late payment. Now you may have to pay heavy charges even on small dues. Apart from this, the conditions for annual fee waiver on some cards have also been tightened.