If you plan to visit the bank today, you may need to reschedule. The month of May began with multiple holidays across India, leading to the closure of banks in several states on May 1, 2026. This day falls on Labor Day in many parts of the country, while the state of Maharashtra also celebrates its foundation day, resulting in the closure of bank branches in these areas.
States including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Goa and Assam are among the unbanked states today.
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In some places, Buddha Purnima is also observed, adding to the list of reasons for the closure.
Affected major cities
The impact is not limited to small towns. Bank branches have been closed in major cities like Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar. Customers in these cities will need to rely on online services or postpone in-branch errands.
A month full of public holidays
According to the RBI calendar, May 2026 will see a total of 12 public holidays, taking into account weekends and regional celebrations. Aside from today’s closures, several other dates will see banks closed across the country or in specific states.
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Sundays May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 will see nationwide lockdowns, along with the second and fourth Saturdays May 9 and 23. Regional holidays will also affect operations on specific days, such as State Day in Gangtok on May 16, Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti in Agartala on May 26, and Eid Bakri (Eid al-Adha) on May 27 and 28 in several districts. Cities.
Online banking is not affected
While physical branches remain closed these days, customers can continue to use digital banking services. Online banking, mobile applications and UPI platforms will operate as usual, allowing uninterrupted transactions, bill payments and transfers. ATMs are also expected to remain available.
It is important to remember that public holidays in India are not uniform. They vary depending on local festivals and regional celebrations. This means that a bank holiday in one state may not apply to another. Customers are advised to check their state’s holiday list or confirm with their branch before checking out.
