Bank Holiday On May 7, 2024
The preceding phases of voting took place on April 19 and April 26, with bank closures observed in numerous cities on those days as well.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bank Holidays: On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, banks across several states of the country will be closed. This closure coincides with the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, during which voting will occur on 95 Lok Sabha seats across 12 states and union territories.
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The preceding phases of voting took place on April 19 and April 26, with bank closures observed in numerous cities on those days as well.
List of constituencies voting in phase 3 of Lok Sabha elections
Holiday for voting day: Cities where banks will be closed for election on May 7
- Assam: Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Gauhati
- Bihar: Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Khagaria
- Chhattisgarh: Sarguja, Raigarh, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Goa: North Goa, South Goa
- Gujarat: Kachchh, Banaskantha, Patan, Mahesana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Navsari, Valsad
- Karnataka: Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, Bellary, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davangere, Shimoga
- Madhya Pradesh: Morena, Bhind, Gwalior, Guna, Sagar, Vidisha, Bhopal, Rajgarh, Betul
- Maharashtra: Baramati, Raigad, Dharashiv, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Hatkanangle
- Uttar Pradesh: Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Budaun, Aonla, Bareilly
- West Bengal: Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur, Murshidabad
List of Holidays in May 2024
List of Remaining Holidays in May 2024
| Date | Occasion/ Festival/Event | Bank Holiday In States |
| May 8 | Rabindra Tagore Jayanti | West Bengal |
| May 10 | Akshaya Tritiya festival/Basava Jayanti | Karnataka |
| May 11 | Second Saturday | Across India |
| May 12 | Sunday | Across India |
| May 16 | Sikkim Day | Sikkim |
| May 18 | Sunday | Across India |
| May 23 | Buddha Purnima | Across Major Cities |
| May 26 | Sunday | Across India |
Here are some further aspects to take into account:
- Online Banking: While physical branches may close, online banking services are typically accessible around the clock. You can handle account management, fund transfers, and bill payments electronically.
- ATM Services: ATMs generally remain operational seven days a week, including holidays. You can withdraw cash or check your account balance using your debit card.
- Branch Hours: On Saturdays, banks may have reduced operating hours compared to weekdays. It’s advisable to verify the weekend timings with your particular branch. This information is available on the bank’s website or mobile app.
