Bank Holidays in
May 2026

Banks in India will remain closed on multiple days in May 2026 due to festivals, state-specific holidays, and regular weekly closures. The month begins with May Day on Friday, May 1, which is observed as a bank holiday in several states across India. The first weekly closure falls on Sunday, May 3, when banks remain shut nationwide.

Banks remain closed again on Sunday, May 10, as part of the weekly holiday schedule. The second Saturday of the month falls on May 9, making it a mandatory banking holiday across India. On the same day, Guru Rabindranath Jayanti is observed as a bank holiday in Tripura and West Bengal.

Sikkim State Day is observed on Saturday, May 16, leading to bank closures in Sikkim. Although it falls on a working Saturday in other states, banks remain closed in Sikkim due to the state holiday. The following day, Sunday, May 17, is a regular weekly bank holiday across the country.

Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti on Tuesday, May 26, is observed as a bank holiday in Tripura. Bakri Eid, also known as Eid-ul-Adha, is observed on Wednesday, May 27, resulting in bank closures in several states across India, subject to moon sighting. In Jammu and Kashmir, Bakri Eid is observed on Thursday, May 28, leading to an additional day of bank closure in the region.

The fourth Saturday of the month falls on May 23, which is a mandatory weekly bank holiday across India. The month concludes with weekly Sunday closures on May 24 and May 31.