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Bank Holidays in May 2024, Bank to Remain Closed For 10 Days

As per the Bank Holidays in May 2024 All banks, including the State Bank of India, will be closed for 10 days in May 2024 for religious festivals and weekend holidays.
authorImagePriyanka Dahima30 Apr, 2024
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Bank Holidays in May 2024

Bank Holidays in May 2024: The bank holiday calendar is decided: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the respective state governments decide the bank holiday calendar. Regional holidays vary according to the local customs of different states. Notably, all Nationalized Banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), will have at least 10 days off in May 2024, including second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. Here is the list of Bank Holidays in May 2024.

Bank Holidays in May 2024

Festivals are an integral part of Indian culture and vary from state to state, with each state or city having its customs and traditions for celebrating a particular festival. Here is the full list of government, public and national holidays for the Financial Year 2024. All online banking services will remain available on bank holidays such as online banking, ATM services, etc.
Bank Holidays in May 2024
Date Holiday
1st May Labour Day/Maharashtra Day
4th May Sunday
8th May Rabindranath Tagore Birth Anniversary
10th May Akshaya Tritiya
11th May Second Saturday
12th May Sunday
18th May Sunday
23rd May Buddha Purnima
25th May Second Saturday
26th May Sunday

Bank Holidays in May 2024

Bank operations will cease in major cities on 01st May due to the May Day holiday. In addition, Mumbai, Nagpur and Belapur observe Bank Holidays to mark Maharashtra Day.
  • On 07th May Bank branches in Ahmedabad, Panaji, Bhopal and Raipur will be closed due to the Lok Sabha elections.
  • On 08th May, Kolkata banks will be closed to celebrate Rabindranath Tagore's birthday.
  • On 10th May, Bengaluru will observe a public holiday to commemorate Basava Jayanti.
  • On 13th May, Srinagar banks are closed due to Lok Sabha Elections.
  • On 16th May Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, celebrates Republic Day
  • 20th May is a public holiday in Mumbai and Belapur due to Lok Sabha elections.
  • On 23th May banks are closed in major cities due to Buddha Purnima.
  • On 25th May Banks in Mai, Agartala and Bhubaneshwar will be closed due to Lok Sabha elections.

Note: In addition, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month and every fourth Sunday. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, of which the first two phases will be held on April 19 and 26. The remaining stages are scheduled for the 7th, 13th, 20th, 25th of May, and 1st of June 2024. Counting of votes will take place on June 4 2024.

Bank Holiday in May 2024 FAQs

Q1. What are the Bank Holidays in May 2024?

Ans. We have tabulated above the complete list of Bank Holidays in May 2024.

Q2. Is Bank Closed on 01st May 2024?

Ans. Yes, in India all banks are typically closed on May 1st, which is called the Labour Day or International Workers' Day.

Q3. Are banks remain closed on every Saturday?

Ans. No, Banks in India are closed on 02nd and 04th Saturday of every month.

Q4. Is online banking services available on Bank Holidays in May 2024?

Ans. Yes, Banking Services are available on Bank Holidays in May 2024.
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