Bank Holiday: Banks are going to remain closed in many parts of the country on Monday, 12 May. This holiday is due to Buddha Purnima. Where are the banks closed on Monday, 12 May, i.e. Buddha Purnima? See the full list!
Banks are going to be closed in many parts of the country on Monday, May 12. This holiday is due to Buddha Purnima. The Reserve Bank (RBI) has scheduled a total of six holidays in May 2025. Apart from this, banks are also closed on every Sunday and second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Where are the banks closed on Buddha Purnima, May 12
On the day of Buddha Purnima i.e. May 12, banks will not open in Tripura, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Delhi, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh. This holiday will be applicable to both government and private banks.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha. It is also called Buddha Jayanti. On this occasion, there is a public holiday in many states.
What to do if the bank is closed?
Now the question arises in the minds of the people that what to do if the bank is closed? So let us tell you that there is no need to worry if the bank is closed, because even on a bank holiday, you can transact your money using services like mobile app, net banking and ATM. These facilities usually remain operational even on holidays, unless there is any technical problem or maintenance work going on.
Yes, keep in mind that paper-based transactions like cheques and demand drafts will not be possible, as these are legal documents and are not processed on holidays.
Bank holidays in India are decided according to the needs and festivals of different states. Therefore, it would be best if you keep a complete list of holidays from your nearest branch so that you do not face any problem at the time of any important work.
