Banks in India will observe several closures throughout May 2026 on account of national holidays, regional observances, religious festivals, and the usual weekly offs, according to the standard banking calendar.
In addition to all Sundays, branches will remain shut on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Customers have been advised to schedule their branch visits, cash transactions, and other in-person services well in advance to prevent any last-minute inconvenience.
The month features a combination of nationwide and state-specific holidays. On May 1, banks will be closed in a wide range of cities for Maharashtra Day, which also coincides with Labour Day (May Day). This marks the formation of Maharashtra state and honours the contributions of workers across sectors. The holiday applies extensively, including in centres such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi, and many others.
May 9 marks the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, with closures noted particularly in Kolkata. This date also falls on the second Saturday, reinforcing the weekly off.
On May 16, a State Day holiday will be observed in Gangtok, commemorating regional formation and cultural identity.
May 26 will see banks closed in select locations, including Agartala, for the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, recognising the poet’s revolutionary literary contributions.
The major religious festival of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid, will result in closures on May 27 and, in some places, May 28. This Islamic festival honours Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and willingness to sacrifice. The exact dates of observance vary slightly by city and region, affecting numerous banking centres across the country, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Srinagar among others.
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A detailed city-wise list highlights the specific impact:
May 1: Closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and several additional locations.
May 9: Additional impact in Kolkata (also second Saturday).
May 16: Closed in Gangtok.
May 26: Closed in Agartala (and select other centres for Nazrul Jayanti).
May 27 & 28: Widespread closures for Eid-ul-Adha, with variations such as May 27 in many northern and eastern cities and May 28 in parts of western and southern India.
Digital banking channels, including internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and UPI transactions, will continue to function normally throughout the holiday period. However, physical branch services such as cheque clearing and cash deposits may face delays.
Regular banking hours on working days typically run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, though minor variations may exist depending on the bank and location.