Bank Holidays in May 2025: Banks to Remain Closed for 11 Days! Complete Your Important Work in Time

Siddhi Jain | April 27, 2025 11:15 PM CST

Bank Holidays Update: Even in today's digital payment era, there are times when visiting the bank becomes necessary. In such cases, knowing the bank holiday schedule beforehand can save you from inconvenience. This article provides a complete list of bank holidays for May 2025. Let’s dive into the details.

Banks to Remain Closed for 11 Days in May 2025

With just a few days left for April to end, May is approaching fast. In May 2025, banks will remain closed for a total of 11 days, including public holidays and regular weekends. However, the number of holidays may vary from state to state.

Some holidays will be observed nationwide, while others are specific to certain states or regions. Therefore, if you have important banking work, it’s advisable to check the holiday list beforehand.

Complete List of Bank Holidays in May 2025

1 May 2025 (Thursday) – Labour Day: Banks will be closed across India.
2 May 2025 (Friday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: Banks will remain closed in West Bengal, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, and Delhi.
4 May 2025 (Sunday) – Regular weekly holiday.
10 May 2025 (Saturday) – Second Saturday of the month; banks will be closed nationwide.
11 May 2025 (Sunday) – Regular weekly holiday.
12 May 2025 (Monday) – Buddha Purnima: Banks will be closed across the country.
16 May 2025 (Friday) – Sikkim Day: Banks will be closed in Sikkim.
18 May 2025 (Sunday) – Regular weekly holiday.
24 May 2025 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday of the month; no banking operations.
25 May 2025 (Sunday) – Regular weekly holiday.
26 May 2025 (Monday) – Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti: Banks will be closed in Tripura.

Important Note

Despite physical branches being closed on holidays, online banking, mobile banking, and ATM services will continue uninterrupted. Customers can carry out transactions and manage banking tasks conveniently through these platforms.

Service	Availability on Holidays
Internet Banking	Available 24/7
Mobile Banking	Available 24/7
ATM Withdrawals/Deposits	Available 24/7

Conclusion: Plan Your Banking Work Smartly!

As May 2025 comes packed with holidays, it’s important to plan your banking tasks in advance. Use digital banking services whenever possible to avoid last-minute hassles. Stay updated and complete all important work before the holidays begin!

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