List of Holidays in May 2024: Bank and Government Holiday

May month is the perfect month if you are planning to spend the summer holiday with family, friends and kids. In May, the Summer season will be at its peak. So it is best idea to visit some hill stations, and lakes during this time. Check the list of holidays in May 2024.

List of Holidays in May 2024

List of Holidays in May 2024

Below is the list of public and government holidays in May 2024.

Date	Day	Name of Holiday
1 May 2024	Wednesday	May Day, Maharashtra Day, Gujarat Day
8 May 2024	Wednesday	Guru Rabindra Jayanti
10 May 2024	Friday	Parasuraman Jayanti
23 May 2024	Thursday	Buddha Purnima
24 May 2024	Friday	Kazi Nazrul Jayanti

Bank Holidays in May 2024

All the public sector and private sector banks will remain closed on the following days in May apart from the conventional second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Date	Day	Name of Holiday	States where it is celebrated
1 May 2024	Wednesday	May Day/ Maharashtra Day	May Day- Whole of India Maharashtra Day- Maharashtra
8 May 2024	Wednesday	Guru Rabindra Jayanti	West Bengal
11 May 2024	Saturday	Second Saturday	National
25 May 2024	Saturday	Fourth Saturday	National

School Holiday in May 2024

Below is the list of school holidays in May 2024.

Day and Date	Name
Wednesday, May 8, 2024	Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
Thursday, November 13, 2024	Buddha Purnima

Details of Holidays in May 2024

Let’s learn about the different holidays that are observed in the month of May.

• May Day: This holiday which is also known as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas in various regions, has connections to labour movements. May Day is observed in remembrance of the Haymarket incident, that took place in the city of Chicago on May 4, 1886.

• Maharashtra Day: This day is observed to honour the founding of the state of Maharashtra in the year 1960. The state government announces a number of development initiatives on this day. The governor of the state gives speech to huge crowds in Shivaji Park to celebrate this occasion.

• Gujarat Day: Similar to Maharashtra Day, Gujarat Day is observed to celebrate the day when Gujarat became a state on May 1, 1960. A number of official events are organised all over the state to celebrate this event. The state government also announces different initiatives for the benefit of the state.

• Buddha Purnima: This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Buddha. It falls on the day of full moon during the Hindu month of Vaisakh. A large fair is organised at Sarnath, which is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.

• Guru Rabindra Jayanti: 8 May is celebrated to honour the legendary Bengali artist Rabindra Nath Tagore who was born on this day. Lots of cultural activities are organized on this day to celebrate the event.

• Parasuraman Jayanti: This festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Parashurama, who was the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It falls during the Shukla Paksha Tritya in the Hindu month of Vaisakh.

• Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam: On this day, the Bengali musician, poet, writer, and revolutionary Kazi Nazrul Islam is honoured. Several cultural programmes are organized to commemorate his birth anniversary.

Holiday Destinations to visit in May

May, being a summer month, experiences high temperatures through its 31 days all over the country. People planning for vacations generally visit different hill stations to escape the heat and enjoy the pleasant climate in those areas. Some of the most popular holiday destinations to visit in May are:

• Himachal Pradesh: This state is home to a number of hill stations like Shimla, Manali which are very popular tourist attractions.

• In the southern states, you can visit Coorg, Munnar, Ooty which are great places to wind down and enjoy.

• Other famous places that one can go to during May are the northeastern cities of Gangtok, Darjeeling, Shillong. All these are home to pleasant climates and are home to a number of tourist attractions.

Holidays in May 2024 – FAQs

Why is Buddha Purnima celebrated?

Buddha Purnima is celebrated to honor the occasion of the birth of Lord Buddha. It falls on the day of full moon during the Hindu month of Vaisakh. A large fair is organised at Sarnath, which is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.

What is May Day?

May Day which is also known as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas in various regions, has connections to Labour movements. May Day is observed in remembrance of the Haymarket incident, that took place in the city of Chicago on May 4, 1886.

When is Guru Rabindra Jayanti celebrated?

8 May is celebrated to honour the legendary Bengali artist Rabindra Nath Tagore who was born on this day. Lots of cultural activities are organized on this day to celebrate the event.