bank holiday
Private and public sector banks in India will remain closed for only one day in the coming week, between May 11 and 17, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a list of total nine holidays for all banks this month, which includes State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and other banks. This also includes weekend holidays of second Saturday, fourth Saturday and all Sundays. Unless a specific public or regional holiday is declared, banks are generally open on the first, third and fifth Saturday of every month.
Bank holidays this week: check dates
Since banking is one of the most essential services that people depend on, staying updated about bank holidays in India helps in avoiding delays in completing important branch tasks. There will be only one day of holiday in the coming week. According to the RBI calendar, all banks in the country will remain closed on Sunday, May 17, due to it being a weekend holiday.
Bank holidays may vary from state to state, depending on regional and local customs. Therefore, it is best for users to check the RBI holiday list or check the approved holiday schedule from their local bank branch so that they can be prepared in case of emergencies or long holidays.
bank holidays in may
Banks were closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, on the occasion of May Day/Buddha Purnima, and will remain closed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, on the occasion of Bakrid/Eid-ul-Azha. Apart from these holidays, banks will also remain closed on second Saturday (May 9) and fourth Saturday (May 23) and five Sundays. Holidays coming in May
May 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
24 May (Sunday)
27 May (Wednesday): Bakrid / Eid-ul-Azha
31 May (Sunday)
When are banks usually closed?
Since bank holidays in India vary from state to state and are decided based on local festivals and customs, the pattern of bank closures is not uniform across the country. These depend on regional holidays as well as national holidays. As per the guidelines set by RBI, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks remain closed on gazetted public holidays as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and all Sundays across India.
Online banking remains open during holidays
- Despite bank branches being closed, essential banking services continue to operate across the country. During bank holidays, online banking services are available across the country to ensure uninterrupted access to banking services. Customers can use these services for easy financial transactions.
- Anyone can use UPI or the app of the respective bank to make payments and receive money from others. These services work round the clock, whether the banks are open or not.
- However, sometimes, these services may be discontinued due to scheduled maintenance, about which the Bank informs you in advance.
- Additionally, fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer form, demand draft request form and check book form.
- Apart from these options, credit cards, debit cards and ATM cards can also be obtained through card services.
- Services like account maintenance forms, setting standing instructions and applying for a locker are also available.
