Banks across India will remain closed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 for Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha), with most states observing the holiday on this date. According to the latest RBI holiday calendar, banks in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, and Thiruvananthapuram are set to stay closed on May 27. However, banks in Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, and Patna will observe the Bakrid holiday on May 28. On this date, banks in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, and Bihar will be closed for Bakri Id celebrations. Banks in Jammu and Srinagar will have holidays on both May 27 and May 28, 2026. As reported by NDTV Profit, the holiday schedule was revised due to conflicting moon sighting practices, with religious bodies in Jammu and Kashmir initially announcing May 27 observance, but other moon sighting committees confirming Eid-ul-Adha would be observed on May 28.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 is a working day for banks in almost every state, with the exception of Tripura. As reported by banking sources, branches in Tripura will remain closed to mark the birth anniversary of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, a figure widely revered across the region. This closure is limited to the single state of Tripura, affecting customers planning visits to major banks such as State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 will be a regular working day as it falls on the fifth Saturday of the month, which remains open under RBI guidelines. According to banking reports, Sunday, May 31, 2026 will be a standard weekly off, with branches closed nationwide. Despite branch closures, banking services remain accessible through digital channels. As reported by banking sources, UPI payments, NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, ATMs, mobile apps and internet banking portals continue to function 24/7, including on public holidays and Sundays, though certain services require in-person visits. In addition to the current closures, banks in Aizawl and Bhubaneswar will be next closed on June 15 for YMA Day and Raja Sankranti.
Customers are advised to check the RBI's official holiday list or contact their local branch to confirm closures specific to their area, as observances can vary by state and region. According to banking reports, since Jammu and Kashmir will see closures on both May 27 and 28, customers in these regions should plan accordingly. The holiday schedule affects most of India's banking network, requiring advance planning for banking transactions requiring in-person services. For customers planning visits to major banks, reviewing the RBI's holiday calendar for May 2026 before heading out is essential, as bank holidays in India differ from state to state and are typically based on national, regional, and religious observations. It's important to note that regional bank holidays may differ across states, and customers should verify the complete holiday schedule with their nearest bank branch for better planning.
