Amid social media rumours that there would be a 14-day curfew in Pune starting May 26, 2026, Pune Police have emphasised that no curfew has been imposed in the city. As per a report from The Times of India, the explanation came after many internet posts made false claims that a 14-day curfew will start on the evening of May 26, restricting public mobility and prohibiting meetings throughout Pune.
Are banks closed for 14 days in Pune due to curfew?
No, banks are not closed in Pune for curfew. Banks will work regularly in Pune. Banks are closed only when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) specifies a particular day as a holiday in its official holiday calendar.
Bank holidays in India
The RBI publishes a state-wise monthly holiday list every year. Bank customers should check the RBI holiday list before visiting a bank branch for any bank-related transactions.
All scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays, as per RBI rules. Banks work as a regular working day on the first, third and fifth Saturdays unless specified as a holiday in the RBI calendar.
Major bank holidays in May 2026
Banks will be closed on occasions of Maharashtra Din, Buddha Pournima, May Day (Labour Day), birth anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu, birthday of Rabindranath Tagore, State Day, birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam, Eid-UI-Adha-(Bakri-Eid)/Id-ul-Zuha, Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha), depending on the state.
Bank holidays in May 2026
| May-26 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
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| Thiruvananthapuram | • | • | • | |||
| Vijayawada | • | • |
