Thu May 01 09:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Six Bank Holidays Announced for May 2025 in India
**Mumbai, India** – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared six bank holidays for May 2025, impacting banking operations across various states. These holidays, observed for national, regional, and religious reasons, are in addition to regular weekend closures and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
The holidays include Maharashtra Din and May Day (Labour Day) on May 1st, impacting several major cities; Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday on May 9th (Kolkata only); Buddha Purnima on May 12th (multiple states); Sikkim State Day on May 16th; Kazi Nazrul Islam’s birthday on May 26th (Tripura only); and Maharana Pratap Jayanti on May 29th (Himachal Pradesh only). A detailed state-wise list of affected areas is available on the RBI website.
While bank branches will be closed on these days, the RBI encourages customers to utilize online banking services for uninterrupted financial transactions. These services include fund transfers (NEFT/RTGS), chequebook requests, and access to credit/debit cards and ATMs.
Individuals and businesses are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly. For a comprehensive list of holidays and further details, please refer to the official RBI calendar.
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