Planning to visit a bank today? Find out if banks in India will be closed due to a bank holiday. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) guidelines, all banks, including public and private sector banks, remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Are banks open or closed today on May 10, 2025?
May 10, 2025, Saturday, is a bank holiday across India as it falls on the second Saturday of the month. Therefore, bank branches will be shut for regular operations on this date, and services like cheque processing, cash deposits, and in-branch transactions will be unavailable.
Additionally, there are no national or state-specific holidays scheduled for May 10, 2025, except for the second Saturday closure. However, regional variations may apply, so it’s wise to check with your local bank branch for confirmation.
What services are affected on May 10, 2025?
On bank holidays like May 10, 2025, the following services are typically unavailable:
In-Branch Transactions: Cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque processing, and loan applications.
Account Opening: Instant account opening or KYC processes at branches.
Locker Access: Access to bank lockers for safe deposit items.
Banks will be closed for 3 days in these states
Banks in many states will be closed on Monday for Buddha Purnima and these states will also witness a three-day bank holiday as it is preceded by Second Saturday and Sunday.
Banks will be closed in Tripura, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Srinagar on May 12, 2025 on account of Buddha Poornima.
Digital banking
However, digital banking services remain operational, ensuring you can manage your finances seamlessly.
These include the following services:
Net Banking: Check account balances, view statements, and initiate fund transfers.
Mobile Banking Apps: Perform UPI, IMPS, or bill payments.
ATMs: Withdraw cash or deposit money (where available).
Note: HDFC Bank has announced a UPI downtime from 2:30 AM to 6:30 AM IST on May 10, 2025, affecting UPI transactions for HDFC Bank accounts, RuPay credit cards, and merchant payments. Plan your UPI transactions accordingly to avoid disruptions.
