India, May 1 -- If you were planning a bank visit today, you may need to reschedule. May has begun with multiple holidays across India, leading to bank closures in several states on May 1, 2026. The day marks Labour Day in many parts of the country, while Maharashtra is also observing its Foundation Day, resulting in a shutdown of bank branches in these regions.

States including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Goa and Assam are among those where banks are not operational today.

In some places, Buddha Purnima is also being observed, adding to the list of reasons for closure.

The impact is not limited to smaller towns. Bank branches are shut in key cities such as Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hy...