12 Bank Holidays in May 2024: Plan your transactions wisely

As we step into the month of May 2024, bank customers across India are advised to take note of the extensive list of holidays scheduled for the month. With a total of 12 days marked for closure, it's essential for individuals to plan their financial transactions accordingly.

Throughout these days, internet banking services will remain accessible, alongside ATM services. While some of the holidays on the list are national public holidays, others are specific to certain states or regions.

The List of Bank Holidays and the Cities Where They are Declared

May 1: Maharashtra Din/May Day (Labour Day) - All the Banks

May 5: Sunday - All the Banks

May 8: Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore (Rabindra Jayanti) - Kolkata

May 10: Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya - Bengaluru

May 11: Second Saturday - All the Banks

May 12: Sunday - All the Banks

May 16: State Day - Gangtok

May 19: Sunday - All the Banks

May 20: Lok Sabha General Elections 2024 - Belapur and Mumbai

May 23: Buddha Pournima - Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Itanagar, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar

May 25: Nazrul Jayanti/Fourth Saturdays - All the banks

May 26: Sunday - All the Banks

As we prepare to navigate through the month of May, let's remember to plan our financial activities thoughtfully, taking into account the scheduled bank closures. By doing so, we can ensure a smooth and hassle-free banking experience while also honouring the significance of these holidays in our cultural calendar.