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With assembly election results scheduled on May 4, 2026, many people are confused—will banks remain closed on Monday? Let's clear it up.

🏦 Are Banks Closed on 4 May 2026?

👉 No, banks will NOT be closed on Monday, May 4.

According to the Reserve Bank of India holiday calendar:

• Election result day is NOT a bank holiday
• Banks will remain open across all states
• All banking services will function normally

🗳️ Why the Confusion?

On May 4, results for assembly elections will be declared in:

• Assam
• Kerala
• Tamil Nadu
• West Bengal
• Puducherry

Since counting starts at 8 AM under the Election Commission of India, people assumed it might be a holiday—but that’s not the case.

📅 Bank Holidays in May 2026 (Important Dates)

Here are key bank holidays this month:

• 1 May – Labour Day
• Sundays – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May
• 9 May – Second Saturday + Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
• 23 May – Fourth Saturday
• 27–28 May – Eid al-Adha (in many states)

👉 Apart from these, banks remain open on regular weekdays.

🧠 What Should You Do?

• You can visit banks normally on May 4
• No need to delay important transactions
• However, expect slight local delays near counting centers

🏁 Final Takeaway

Election results may impact headlines—but not your banking schedule.

👉 Banks will remain open on May 4, 2026, so you can carry out all your financial tasks without worry.