By : Neha Dhyani
Updated : Jun 9, 2022, 6:47
May, the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, has several regional and national holidays. There are many Bank Holidays in May for private as well as public sector banks.
This article provides details on the May Bank Holiday 2022.
Holiday | Date & Day | Bank Holiday in States |
May Day Gujarat Day Maharashtra Day | 1st May 2022 - Sunday | May Day - Across the country Gujarat Day - Gujarat Maharashtra Day - Maharashtra |
Ramzan Eid | 2nd May 2022 - Monday | Several states |
Id-ul-Fitr Basava Jayanti | 3rd May 2022 - Tuesday | Id-ul-Fitr - Several states Basava Jayanti - Karnataka |
Guru Rabindranath Jayanti | 9th May 2022 - Monday | West Bengal, Tripura |
Second Saturday | 14th May 2022 - Saturday | National |
State Day Buddha Purnima | 16th May 2022 - Monday | State Day - Sikkim Buddha Purnima – Several states |
Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam | 24th May 2022 - Tuesday | Tripura |
Fourth Saturday | 28th May 2022 - Saturday | National |
Check List of Bank Holidays in 2022 [January to December]
May Day (Labor Day)
There is a May 2022 Bank Holidays for Labor Day all over India. It is also known as "Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas" and is linked to labour movements. The date of Labor Day was chosen to memorialize the Haymarket incident, which happened on 4th May 1886 in Chicago.
Gujarat Day
The state of Gujarat was established on 1st May 1960. Various government events are hosted around the state, with the biggest event taking place at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati shoreline.
Maharashtra Day
This day is observed to celebrate the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. The governor speaks to a large crowd in Shivaji Park on this occasion. The state administration also announces new initiatives and programs on this day.
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Ramzan Eid (Shab-e-Qadr)
There is a nationwide May Bank Holiday 2022 on this day to celebrate the night when God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Prophet Mohammed. The date falls during Ramadan, the Muslim holy month. On this day, people pray for forgiveness and read the Quran, the Islamic holy book.
Id-ul-Fitr
On this day, there is a nationwide May Bank Holiday 2022. It is the first day of the month of Shawwal, and it marks the end of Ramadan. It begins with a prayer known as "salat," which is usually said in an open field.
Rabindra Nath Tagore's Birth Anniversary
The famed Bengali poet, musician, and artist's birthday are observed on this May Bank Holiday 2022, which is observed in the states of West Bengal and Tripura. Several cultural programs and activities are conducted in his honour at various locations.
Buddha Purnima
This May 2022 Bank Holiday commemorates Lord Buddha's birth. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Vaisakh. At Sarnath (the site of Buddha's first sermon), a major fair is organized to mark the day.
State Day
A regional May Bank Holiday 2022 is observed on this day to honour Sikkim's emergence as India's 22nd state. Several government programs are held during the day. Also, the state government bestows the Sikkim State Civilian Awards to those who have contributed to the state's growth.
Kazi Nazrul Islam's Birthday
The Bengali poet, musician, writer, and revolutionary's birthday are observed on this day. There is a regional May Bank Holiday 2022 for this in the state of Tripura only.
The month of May has 31 days, and there are eight May 2022 Bank Holidays.
Check State-wise Bank Holidays in 2022
Ans. There is a Bank Holidays in May on the 1st due to Labor Day.
Ans. There is a Bank Holidays in May on 2nd May 2022 to celebrate Ramzan Eid.
Ans. There is a Bank Holidays in May on 16th May 2022 to celebrate Buddha Purnima.
Ans. The second Saturday Bank Holidays in May will occur on 14th May 2022.
Ans. The fourth Saturday Bank Holidays in May will occur on 28th May 2022.