Bank Holiday This Week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, other banks closed on these days between May 25 and 31; check city-wise list

Public and private sector banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, will remain closed in several cities next week due to regional holidays, Bakrid/Eid-ul-Adha observances and regular weekend closures.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, bank branches across multiple states will remain shut between May 25 and May 31, 2026. Apart from this, a proposed nationwide strike by SBI employees on May 25 and May 26 may also affect branch services in several locations.

Customers planning branch visits are advised to complete important banking work in advance to avoid inconvenience.

When are banks closed this week?

Banks are scheduled to remain closed because of Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti, Bakrid/Eid-ul-Adha holidays and Sunday closures. The holiday schedule differs from state to state based on regional festivals and local observances.

In addition, SBI employee unions have proposed a two-day strike, which could impact branch operations and customer services in some cities.

Bank holiday list between May 25 and 31

May 26

Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada.

May 27

Banks will remain closed in Jammu and Srinagar due to Bakrid/Eid-ul-Adha observances.

May 28

Bank branches will remain shut in several major cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Patna, Ranchi, Kochi, Guwahati, Nagpur, Panaji, Raipur, Shillong and Thiruvananthapuram.

May 31

Banks across India will remain closed on Sunday as part of the weekly holiday schedule.

Will online banking services work during holidays?

Yes. Even during branch closures, customers can continue using digital banking services without interruption. UPI apps, internet banking, mobile banking and ATM services will remain operational throughout the holiday period.

Online fund transfers through NEFT and RTGS, bill payments and cash withdrawals from ATMs are also expected to continue normally, except during scheduled maintenance periods announced by banks.

Customers are advised to finish cheque clearances, demand draft requests and branch-related documentation work before the holiday period begins.