To be exact, you must first refer the RBI holiday list for full details about the official RBI bank holiday calendar if you are planning on visiting a bank today i.e., May 9,2025. This is the reason why there are several holidays observed in India this month because of the separate state-specific celebrations and other national observances. Read on before heading to the bank here is what you should know.

Banks Closed in West Bengal for Three Days Starting Today

All banks in West Bengal will not be operating on Monday May 9th, 2025 on Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti which has been declared public holiday in the state. Following to that May 10th is a Saturday and May 11th is the last Sunday of the month so banks in West Bengal will be closed for three days in a row.

Govt & Private offices (including schools & colleges) have closed today. The entire weekend may impact in-person financial services, so be sure to space out your transactions.

RBI Banking Guidelines: When Are Banks Closed Nationally?

Given RBI norms, all (public and private sector banks in India) are required to be shut for public holidays:

Sundays

2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month——

Notified state and national holidays.

May 2025 Bank Holidays (Full List)

According to the RBI calendar, banks across various states will be closed 12 times in May 2025. Read below for more detailed dates of the highlights:

Friday, May 9 (Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, West Bengal)

Saturday, May 10: 2nd Saturday – (All India)

Sunday, May 11 : ( All India )

Monday 12th May: Buddha Purnima ( All India)

May 16— State Day, Gangtok (Sikkim alone)

Shimla (only Himachal Pradesh)— Maharana Pratap Jayanti – Thursday, May 22

Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti (only Tripuri), Agartala: one day only – Monday, May 26

Online Banking and ATMs, too, will operate online

Even with the branch closings, you can keep using online banking. You can do digital transactions, UPI payments and mobile banking without any dip.
ATM too will function across India, ensuring you can cash out anytime.

Bottom Line:

Check the RBI bank holiday list to avoid any inconvenience before stepping out. With several state-specific holidays and weekend closures, knowing when banks are closed in your region can help plan your financial activities efficiently.