Is there a Holiday in Banks Today? Check State-Wise Closure Status and Updates:

Many people have a question in their minds: Are banks closed today? In several states today (Wednesday, May 1, 2025) is a bank holiday because today is Maharashtra Day and Labour Day (May Day). This day is recognised as a government holiday in many states of India. Hence, customers are advised to plan their transactions accordingly.

Bank Holidays in May 2025

Today, Wednesday, May 1, 2025, banks in many states are closed because of the occasion of Maharashtra Din/May Day (Labour Day),the  Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore, Buddha Pournima, Maharana Pratap Jayanti, State Day, Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Maharashtra Day

Maharashtra Day, also called Maharashtra Din, is celebrated on May 1 every year. It marks the day when the state of Maharashtra was formed in 1960. This happened after the Bombay State was divided into two states, Maharashtra and Gujarat, based on language and culture. Marathi-speaking people got Maharashtra, and Gujarati-speaking people got Gujarat.

Labour Day

Labour Day is celebrated to honour workers and their rights. It began with the labour movement, especially the fight for fair working hours, 8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest, and 8 hours for recreation. It's a reminder of the importance of fair treatment of workers.

Bank Holidays Vary by State

Bank holidays are decided under the Negotiable Instruments Act. This means not all holidays are observed in every state. It’s a good idea for customers to check with their bank for specific local holidays.

Why Digital Banking Is Helpful on Holidays

Even when banks are closed, you can still manage your money using digital banking. Services like mobile apps, internet banking, UPI, NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS help you do things like check your balance, transfer money, pay bills, and apply for loans. You can even invest or use credit card services, all online, anytime. Digital banking helps make sure you don’t miss important payments, even on holidays.

Bank Holidays in May 2025

City	May-01	May-09	May-12	May-16	May-26	May-29
Agartala			●	●	●
Ahmedabad
Aizawl			●
Belapur	●		●
Bengaluru	●
Bhopal			●
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Chennai	●		●
Dehradun
Gangtok				●
Guwahati	●
Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh	●
Hyderabad – Telangana	●
Imphal	●
Itanagar			●
Jaipur
Jammu			●
Kanpur			●
Kochi	●
Kohima
Kolkata	●	●	●
Lucknow			●
Mumbai	●		●
Nagpur	●		●
New Delhi			●
Panaji	●
Patna	●
Raipur			●
Ranchi			●
Shillong
Shimla			●			●
Srinagar			●
Thiruvananthapuram	●

Description

Holiday Description	Day
Maharashtra Din / May Day (Labor Day)	1
Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore	9
Buddha Pournima	12
State Day	16
Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam	26
Maharana Pratap Jayanti	29