Banks will be closed for three consecutive days in several states of India, including Kolkata. With rising tensions between India and Pakistan, people are wondering if banks will remain closed or operate as usual.
In most states, banks will remain closed for three days. Here’s why:
Banks to Stay Closed for 3 Days in Kolkata
From May 9 to May 11, 2025, banks in West Bengal will be closed due to a long weekend. These dates include Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary, the second Saturday, and Sunday.
Customers should plan their banking tasks ahead of time as branches will be closed during this period.
Reasons for the 3-Day Bank Holiday:
May 9 (Friday): Rabindranath Tagore’s Birth Anniversary
The state observes the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate and famous Bengali poet.
On this day, government offices, banks, and many private businesses remain closed. Cultural events like music, drama, and poetry recitations take place across West Bengal.
May 10 (Saturday): Second Saturday
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Therefore, banks in Bengal and other states will be closed on May 10.
May 11 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
All banks across India are closed on Sundays, completing the 3-day holiday series in West Bengal.
May 12 (Monday): Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima is a significant religious festival for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Gautam Buddha.
It falls on the full moon in the month of Vaishakh. Banks will be closed in most states on this day.
Digital Banking Services Remain Available
While bank branches will be closed, digital banking services will continue as usual.
Net Banking: You can check balances, view statements, and make transfers online.
Mobile Banking Apps: UPI, IMPS, bill payments, and other services will remain functional.
ATM Services: Cash withdrawal and deposits will be available.
UPI Apps: Payments via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and others will continue without any issues.
RBI’s Bank Holiday List for May 2025
| Date | Cities with Bank Holidays |
|---|---|
| May 1 | Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur, Bangalore, Chennai, Guwahati, Patna, Panaji, etc. |
| May 9 | Kolkata, Imphal, Itanagar, Dehradun, New Delhi, Nagpur, Belapur, Mumbai, Ranchi, Raipur, Lucknow, Srinagar, Shimla |
| May 12 | Kolkata, Imphal, Dehradun, New Delhi, Nagpur, Mumbai, Ranchi, Raipur, Lucknow, Srinagar, Shimla, etc. |
| May 16 | Gangtok |
| May 26 | Kolkata |
| May 29 | Kolkata |
