Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Thursday, May 29 for Maharana Pratap Jayanti? Check here

Bank holiday today: On Thursday, May 29, 2025, banks will be closed in Shimla to commemorate Maharana Pratap Jayanti, according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banks in the rest of the country will remain open on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Why are banks closed on Thursday, May 29, 2025?

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025 is celebrated on Thursday, May 29. It is a festival commemorating Maharana Pratap Singh, a Mewar Rajput king. According to the Julian calendar, Maharana Pratap was born on May 9th, 1540. However, his birth anniversary is celebrated according to the Hindu calendar. Hence, in 2025, his birth anniversary falls on May 29.

Next bank holiday

Banks in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram will be closed on June 6, 2025 due to Id-ul-Ad’ha or Bakrid.

When are banks closed?

Banks are typically closed in various parts of the country to mark national, religious and regional observances. Additionally, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays of the month.

Do banks offer online banking services on bank holidays?

It is important to note that online banking services will be available nationwide to ensure uninterrupted access to banking services, even on bank holidays. Customers can utilise these services for convenient financial transactions. Fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms, and chequebook forms. Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can be obtained through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also available.

List of bank holidays in May 2025

In May, the RBI announced six bank holidays for regional and religious observances in addition to weekends.

May 1 (Thursday) - Maharashtra Din and May Day (Labour Day)

May 9 (Friday) - Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore

May 12 (Monday) - Buddha Purnima

May 16 (Friday) - State Day

May 26 (Monday) - Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam

May 29 (Thursday) - Maharana Pratap Jayanti