Bank Holidays in May 2026
3 gazette-notified bank holidays in May 2026 — plus 2 Saturday holidays this month.
Saturday Status — May 2026
1st Saturday
2
✓ Open
2nd Saturday
9
✗ Closed
3rd Saturday
16
✓ Open
4th Saturday
23
✗ Closed
5th Saturday
30
✓ Open
Gazette-Notified Holidays — May 2026
Fri
1
Maharashtra Day / International Labour Day
Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra (1960) and International Workers' Day. Banks closed in major economic centers.
Applicable: maharashtra, tamil-nadu, kerala
Wed
27
Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)
Feast of the Sacrifice observed by Muslims nationwide. All commercial and cooperative bank branches remain closed.
RBI / Negotiable Instruments Act — All banks
Sun
31
Buddha Purnima
Birth, enlightenment, and death anniversary of Gautama Buddha (falls on Sunday in 2026).
RBI / Negotiable Instruments Act — All banks
Source: RBI Holiday Matrix
Data from RBI Holiday Matrix and state notifications.