Bank Holiday on 16 May 2025: Banks are going to be closed on Friday. If you are going to the bank tomorrow and thinking about settling your work, then know that all the public and private sectors will remain closed. Banks will not remain closed in all states. The banks are going to be closed only in Gangtok. Learn here why RBI has given Friday holiday.
Why will the banks be closed on Friday 16 May?
Banks are scheduled to be closed in Gangtok on Friday 16 May. Gangtok Day is celebrated every year on 16 May, which is the day to honor the historical and cultural significance of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. On this day, in 1975, Sikkim officially became the 22nd state of India and Gangtok was declared its capital. This day is a symbol of pride and unity for the people of the state. Various cultural programs, tableaux, patriotic songs and public awareness campaigns are organized on Gangtok Day, which reflect the rich heritage and development of Sikkim.
According to states in May 2025, bank holiday list
16 May (Friday): State Day – Bank closed in Gangtok.
26 May (Monday): Kazi Nazrul Islam’s birth anniversary – Bank closed in Agartala.
2May 9 (Thursday): Maharana Pratap Jayanti – Bank closed in Shimla.
Apart from this, banks will remain closed due to regular weekly holidays in May. These holidays will remain closed on all Sundays i.e. 4, 11, 18 and 25 May. Apart from this, banks are scheduled to be closed on 10 and 24 May on the second and fourth Saturdays.
Will you get online banking service?
Yes, during these holidays, customers can use money transaction bill payment and other digital service through UPI, IMPS, Net Banking and Mobile Banking Apps. However, the bank branch will not work, so customers are advised to tackle the necessary work in advance so that there is no problem.
RBI holiday list of May
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RBI holiday list
| Holiday cause | Day |
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| Maharashtra Day/May Day (Labor Day) | 1 |
| Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti | 9 |
| Buddha Purnima | 12 |
| State day | 16 |
| Kazi Nazrul Islam’s birthday | 26 |
| Maharana Pratap Jayanti | 29 |
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