Bank Holidays In May 2026

May Bank Holidays

India has five key holidays in May 2026. Friday, 1 May marks Buddha Purnima and May Day. Buddha Purnima honours the Buddha’s birth and teaching. May Day reflects workers’ rights and fair work. These dates shape travel, markets, and daily routines. They also guide school plans and local public services.Two Saturdays, 9 and 23 May, are bank breaks. They are listed as undefined undefined bank holiday dates. Midweek, 27 May, is Bakrid or Eid al Adha. It recalls faith, prayer, and charity. Together, these days frame the undefined bank holiday calendar for India in May, with wider cultural meaning.