Bank holiday 2025: Are banks open or closed in India today (May 3)? Check details

Bank Holiday 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed six bank holidays for this month according to its state-wise official calendar.

Updated on: May 3, 2025, 10:00:17 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Bank holiday 2025: Banks in most parts of India will remain open on Saturday, May 3, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar.

All major banks' online services will remain functional despite the closure of physical branches. (HT File)

It is also the first Saturday of the month, and hence, banks will remain open. In India, banks are usually closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Bank branches in select regions of the country will remain closed on Saturday due to select regional and religious festivals. Hence, it is important to know the list of holidays in this month.

Also read | Junior banker made to work 110-hours every week, diagnosed with failed pancreas

Bank holidays in May 2025

The RBI has listed six bank holidays for this month according to its state-wise official calendar. The banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays (May 10 and 24) and all Sundays (May 4, 11, 18, and 25) of this month.

May 1 (Thursday) - Labour Day / Maharashtra Day – Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Belapur, Guwahati, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Imphal, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram.

May 9 (Friday) - Banks in Kolkata will be shut for Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti.

May 12 (Monday) - Buddha Purnima - Banks will be closed in New Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Bhopal, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Aizawl, Agartala, Belapur, Dehradun, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Shimla, and Srinagar.

Also read | New India Co-operative Bank case: Court rejects former CEO’s bail plea

May 16 (Friday) - Banks in Gangtok will be closed to observe Sikkim Statehood Day.

May 26 (Monday) - The banks in Agartala will be closed to mark Kazi Nazrul Islam's birthday.

May 29 (Thursday) - Banks in Shimla on account of Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

All major banks' online services will remain functional despite the closure of physical branches. ATM machines, card services, NEFT/RTGS fund transfers, and account administration activities will also remain functional.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Bank

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.