West Bengal Banks to Remain Closed on May 9th for Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti. Utilize Online Banking Services During This Period of Multiple Holidays.
Bank Holiday: This is important information for those residing in West Bengal and planning banking-related transactions. West Bengal residents will face a three-day disruption in banking services from May 9th, 2025. Banks will remain closed for three consecutive days – May 9th (Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti), May 10th (Second Saturday), and May 11th (Sunday).
Reasons for Bank Closure:
May 9th, Friday, marks the birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate and renowned poet, Rabindranath Tagore. This day is a significant cultural occasion in West Bengal, declared a public holiday by the state government. Consequently, all government offices, schools, colleges, and banks will be closed throughout the state.
Subsequently, banking services will be unavailable across the state on May 10th (Second Saturday) and May 11th (Sunday), as per RBI guidelines which mandate bank closures on the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays.
Total Bank Holidays in May 2025:
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s holiday list, banks will be closed for 12 days in various states across India during May 2025. This includes state holidays, weekends, and festivals.
Key Holiday Dates:
May 9th (Friday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti (Holiday in West Bengal)
May 10th (Saturday) – Second Saturday
May 11th (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
May 12th (Monday) – Buddha Purnima (Bank Holiday in several cities including Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai)
May 16th (Friday) – State Day (Holiday in Gangtok)
May 26th (Monday) – Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti (Holiday in Agartala)
May 29th (Thursday) – Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Holiday in Shimla)
Online Banking as an Alternative:
Don't worry if banks in your city are closed. Most banks today offer digital services. You can use mobile banking or internet banking to transfer money via UPI, pay bills, make fixed deposits, and perform other essential banking tasks.
