Bank holiday on May 1: Check where banks are closed today and full RBI holiday calendar for May 2026
Banks in several Indian states are closed on May 1, 2026, due to Labour Day and regional observances such as Maharashtra Day. The Reserve Bank of India's calendar lists 12 bank holidays for May 2026, including weekends and region-specific closures. Customers are advised to use digital banking services, as physical branches remain shut in major cities across the country.
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Bank holiday on May 1: Check where banks are closed today and full RBI holiday calendar for May 2026As per the Reserve Bank of India calendar, May 2026 will see a total of 12 bank holidays, factoring in weekends and regional observances.Published on: May 01, 2026 11:40 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link If you were planning a bank visit today, you may need to reschedule. May has begun with multiple holidays across India, leading to bank closures in several states on May 1, 2026. The day marks Labour Day in many parts of the country, while Maharashtra is also observing its Foundation Day, resulting in a shutdown of bank branches in these regions.Sundays on May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 will see nationwide closures, along with the second and fourth Saturdays falling on May 9 and May 23.
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