Banks Closed on May 12th for Buddha Purnima
Banks across several states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, will be closed on May 12th, Monday, in observance of Buddha Purnima. Major banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB, and Bank of Baroda (BOB) will be non-operational. This marks the third consecutive holiday following the weekend.
While this presents a long weekend for bank employees, it's crucial for customers to note that banking services will be unavailable on May 12th. Plan accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
Other Bank Holidays in May:
Besides May 12th, several other bank holidays are scheduled in May:
May 16th – Sikkim Day
Banks in Gangtok, Sikkim, will be closed on May 16th in celebration of Sikkim Day.
May 26th – Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti
Banks in Agartala will be closed on May 26th to observe Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti.
May 29th – Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Banks in Shimla will be closed on May 29th in observance of Maharana Pratap Jayanti.
Weekend Holidays:
Additionally, banks will remain closed on the fourth Saturday and Sunday of May:
- May 18th and 19th
- May 25th and 26th
Plan your banking activities accordingly to avoid disruption during these closures.
Alternative Banking Options:
While bank branches will be closed during these holidays, several alternative banking services remain accessible:
- UPI (Unified Payments Interface): Enables instant fund transfers and receipts via mobile phones.
- IMPS (Immediate Payment Service): Facilitates instant transactions between any bank.
- Net Banking and Mobile Banking Apps: Allow bill payments, fund transfers, and other online banking services.
Digital banking options provide convenient alternatives to in-person banking during these holiday closures.
