Be careful before you go to the bank! Banks will be closed on these dates next week, including SBI and HDFC

Private and public sector banks in India will be closed for just one day this coming week, between May 11 and 17, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a list of nine holidays for all banks this month, including State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others. 

This includes weekend holidays on the second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays. Banks are generally open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of every month, unless a specific public or regional holiday is declared.

Bank holidays this week: Check the dates

Since banking is one of the most essential services people rely on, staying updated on bank holidays in India helps avoid delays in completing important branch work. 

There will be only one holiday this coming week. According to the RBI calendar, all banks across the country will be closed on Sunday, May 17th, as it is a weekend holiday.

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Bank holidays may vary from state to state, depending on regional and local customs. Therefore, it is best for users to consult the RBI holiday list or check the approved holiday schedule with their local bank branch to be prepared for emergencies or extended holidays.

Bank Holidays in May

Banks were closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, for May Day/Buddha Purnima, and will be closed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, for Bakrid/Eid al-Adha. In addition to these holidays, banks will also be closed on the second Saturday (May 9) and fourth Saturday (May 23), and five Sundays. Holidays in May

May 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday

May 24 (Sunday)

May 27 (Wednesday): Bakrid/Eid al-Adha

May 31 (Sunday)

When are banks usually closed?

Since bank holidays in India vary from state to state and are determined by local festivals and customs, bank closing times are not uniform across the country. These vary depending on regional holidays as well as national holidays. 

As per guidelines set by the RBI, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks across India are closed on gazetted public holidays, as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and all Sundays.

Online banking remains open during holidays

While bank branches are closed, essential banking services remain operational across the country. During bank holidays, online banking services are available nationwide to ensure uninterrupted access to banking services. 

Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions.

1. Anyone can use UPI or the relevant bank's app to make payments and receive money from others. These services operate 24 hours a day, regardless of whether the banks are open or not.
2. However, sometimes, these services may be discontinued due to scheduled maintenance, about which the bank informs you in advance.
3. Additionally, fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer form, demand draft request form and cheque book form.
4. Apart from these options, credit cards, debit cards and ATM cards can also be obtained through card services.
5. Services like account maintenance forms, setting standing instructions and applying for lockers are also available.