Buddha Purnima 2026: Are banks, schools open today? What’s open and closed on May 1 — details
Many services and offices across India are expected to be closed on Buddha Purnima, Friday, May 1, as it is a gazetted holiday. Banks will remain closed in most regions, but internet banking services will remain available to account holders.
Many services and offices across India are closed on Buddha Purnima, Friday, May 1. Schools, colleges, public institutions, and many private businesses remain closed in observance of Gautama Buddha's birth anniversary. Central Government offices, banks, and most state government offices nationwide observe the public holiday. Internet banking, SMS banking, and WhatsApp banking services remain available for financial and non-financial transactions. The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will not have equity, equity derivatives, or SLB trading on May 1 due to Maharashtra Day. Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha and is observed on the full moon day of the Vaisakha month. Devotees visit monasteries, offer prayers, and participate in charitable activities to honor Buddha's teachings.
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