Bank Holiday on 16 May 2025: Banks are scheduled to be closed tomorrow. If you are thinking of going to the bank tomorrow, then know that all government and private sector banks will remain closed. Banks will not remain closed in all states. Banks are going to be closed only in Gangtok. Learn here why RBI has given leave on Friday.
Why will the banks be closed on Friday 16 May?
Banks will remain 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 mass awareness campaigns are organized on Gangtok Day, which shows the rich heritage and development of Sikkim.
List of bank holidays according to states in May 2025
16 May (Friday): State Day – Banks will remain closed in Gangtok.
26 May (Monday): Kazi Nazrul Islam’s birth anniversary – Bank closed in Agartala.
May 29 (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 the second and fourth Saturdays on 10 and 24 May.
Will online banking services be available?
Yes, during these holidays, customers can use money transactions, bill payments and other digital services through UPI, IMPS, Net Banking and Mobile Banking App. However, there will be no work in the bank branch, so customers are advised to handle the necessary work in advance so that there is no problem.
