Summary of this article
Banks shut on May 23 and 24 nationwide
Bakrid holiday on May 27
Online banking services remain available during branch closures
Private and public sector banks across the country, including State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, will remain closed on several days over the next two weeks as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar.
The upcoming closures include regular weekend holidays and a festival-related holiday later this month. Customers planning branch visits for cash deposits, document submissions, locker access or other in-person services may need to schedule their work accordingly.
Bank Holidays In The Next Two Weeks
Bank closures in the second half of May are as follows:
May 23, 2026 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday holiday
May 24, 2026 (Sunday): Weekly Sunday holiday
May 27, 2026 (Wednesday): Bakrid or Eid al-Adha holiday in many states
May 31, 2026 (Sunday): Weekly Sunday holiday
The holiday on May 27 may vary across states depending on local RBI notifications and regional observances. Customers are advised to check with their respective bank branches for state-wise applicability.
Why Banks Remain Closed On Certain Saturdays
Under RBI guidelines, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks across India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, along with all Sundays. Branches generally remain operational on the first, third and fifth Saturdays unless a separate public holiday is declared.
Apart from weekend holidays, banks also shut operations for national holidays, state-specific festivals and regional observances notified by RBI.
Digital Banking Services To Function
Non-branch related banking services such as UPI payments, ATM withdrawals, debit and credit card transactions, internet banking, and mobile banking apps will function as usual during the holidays. Online banking is also available for customers to make transfers via NEFT and RTGS.
Several non-cash services, such as chequebook requests, account maintenance requests, standing instruction set-up and certain card-related services, will also be available online.
In some cases, however, banks may schedule maintenance during these closures that could temporarily impact digital services. In such cases, customers are typically notified beforehand via official communication received on their registered mobile numbers through SMS, email, or via banking application notifications.
Customers May Need To Schedule Branch Visits Accordingly
It is to be noted that the bank holiday dates may vary from one state to another in India, depending on the festivals/observances in the state. Customers are also advised to check the bank holiday dates with their respective bank branches before planning a visit.
FAQs
On which days will banks remain closed in the next two weeks?
Banks will remain closed on May 23, May 24, May 27 and May 31, 2026, due to weekend holidays and Bakrid in many states.Will online banking services work during bank holidays?
Yes, services such as UPI, internet banking, mobile banking and ATM transactions will continue to function during bank holidays.Are bank holidays the same across all states?
No, some bank holidays differ across states depending on regional festivals and local observances notified by the RBI.
