Despite rising geopolitical tensions following Operation Sindoor, both banks and the stock markets across India remain open today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The full-scale counter-terror strike conducted by Indian armed forces across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir may have raised questions about emergency closures, but no holiday or shutdown has been declared by stock exchanges or banking authorities.
While citizens remain alert due to heightened military and civil preparedness—including mock drill preparations and regional airspace restrictions—trading and banking services are continuing as scheduled.
Bank and stock market status for May 7:
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Banks: Open
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Stock Market (NSE & BSE): Open
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Online banking & ATMs: Fully functional
Stock Market Holidays in May 2025:
The only scheduled stock market holiday this month was on May 1, 2025 (Maharashtra Day). Regular weekend closures apply for all Saturdays and Sundays.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in May 2025:
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May 9 (Friday): Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary (West Bengal)
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May 10 (Saturday): RBI-mandated second Saturday
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May 12 (Monday): Buddha Purnima (Pan-India closures in several cities)
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Additional regional closures on May 16, 24, 25, 26, and 29
Will ATMs and online banking work?
Yes, ATMs, UPI, mobile banking, and online banking services remain active even on bank holidays. However, cheque clearance and other negotiable instrument-based services may not function on official bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
It is advisable to check with your local bank branch for specific regional variations or planned maintenance updates.
