Bank Holiday On 16 May 2025 : Banks are going to be closed tomorrow on Friday. If you are thinking of going to the bank tomorrow to get your work done, then know that all public and private sector banks will be closed.
Banks will not be closed in all states. Banks are going to be closed only in Gangtok. Know here why RBI has given a holiday on Friday.
Why will banks remain closed on Friday 16 May?
Banks are going to remain closed in Gangtok on Friday, May 16. Gangtok Day is celebrated every year on May 16, a day to honour 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. The day is a symbol of pride and unity for the people of the state. Various cultural programmes, tableaus, patriotic songs and public awareness campaigns are organised on Gangtok Day, which showcase the rich heritage and development of Sikkim.
List of State-wise Bank Holidays in May 2025
May 16 (Friday): State Day – Banks closed in Gangtok.
May 26 (Monday): Birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam – Banks closed in Agartala.
May 29 (Thursday): Maharana Pratap Jayanti – Banks closed in Shimla.
Apart from this, banks will remain closed in May due to regular weekly holidays. These holidays will be closed on all Sundays i.e. 4, 11, 18 and 25 May. Apart from this, banks will remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays i.e. 10 and 24 May.
Will online banking service be available?
Yes, during these holidays, customers can still transact money, make bill payments and use other digital services through UPI, IMPS, net banking and mobile banking apps. However, bank branches will not be functioning, so customers are advised to complete important work in advance so that there is no problem.
