Overview

• Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, celebrated on May 9, 2025, aligns with the Bengali calendar's 25th Boishakh, honoring the legacy of India's first Nobel laureate.
• Banks and schools in West Bengal will remain closed, per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, affecting in-branch banking operations like cheque deposits and cash withdrawals.
• Digital banking services, including UPI, net banking, and mobile wallets, will continue to function without disruption during the holiday.
• Residents in West Bengal are advised to complete physical banking tasks by May 8 to avoid inconvenience due to the closures.
• The day is marked by cultural programs, poetry readings, and performances celebrating Tagore's contributions to literature, music, and art, particularly in West Bengal and parts of northeastern India.