Buddha Purnima 2025: Are banks closed or open on May 12? Find out

Buddha Purnima, Bank Holiday 2025: A lot of customers try to get their bank-related work completed on Monday to make sure that it doesn't get delayed because of any unforeseen incident. This week, Monday falls on May 12, 2025 - which is also Buddha Purnima, known as Buddha Jayanti. The day marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Buddha and founded Buddhism. The day is observed on a full moon day during the month of 'Vaisakhi' in Hindu/Buddhist lunar calendars. This is an important festival in the Buddhist tradition. So, if you are planning to visit your nearby bank on May 12, 2025, it is better to check whether banks in your area are open or not.

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