New Delhi, May 1 -- Labour Day, observed on May 1, celebrate labourers and the working class. International Workers' Day or May Day which has its origins in the late 19th-century labour movement honours the contributions and achievements of workers worldwide. Labour Day is a day to recognise and acknowledge the contributions of workers across all sectors.

Labour Day, which coincides with Maharashtra Day celebrations will be observed as a bank holiday today in the state. However, there are several cities where banks will remain shut on May 1, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Notably, bank holidays vary from state to state, depending on national, regional, and religious festivities.

The cities that will observe a bank ho...