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Bank holidays next week: Bank holiday next week: Public and private sector banks across India, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and others, will remain closed for two days during the week from May 18 to May 24, 2026.
According to the holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India, banks are scheduled to observe nine holidays in May, including weekend offs such as second Saturdays, fourth Saturdays and Sundays.
Generally, banks operate normally on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month unless a separate state-specific or national holiday is announced.
Bank holidays between May 18 and 24
People planning branch visits next week should note the following closure dates to avoid inconvenience:
May 23 (Saturday): Banks across the country will remain closed on account of the fourth Saturday holiday.
May 24 (Sunday): Banks will remain shut nationwide due to the weekly Sunday holiday.
Since bank holidays differ across states depending on regional festivals and local observances, customers are advised to confirm the holiday schedule with their nearest branch or check the RBI holiday list before planning important banking work.
Bank holidays in May 2026
Banks had earlier remained closed on May 1 for May Day and Buddha Purnima. Another major holiday later this month will be observed on May 27 for Bakrid/Eid al-Adha.
Apart from festival-related closures, banks will also stay shut on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with all Sundays.
Upcoming bank holidays in May
May 23 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
May 24 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
May 27 (Wednesday): Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
May 31 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
Bank holidays in India are decided based on national holidays, state-level celebrations and regional observances. As per RBI norms, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks remain closed on gazetted public holidays, every second and fourth Saturday, and all Sundays.
Online banking services to continueEven when physical branches are shut, digital banking services remain accessible across the country. Customers can continue using UPI platforms and mobile banking apps to transfer money, make payments and access banking services at any time.
Services such as NEFT and RTGS transactions, cheque book requests, demand draft applications and other account-related facilities can also be accessed online. Debit cards, credit cards and ATM services will remain available as usual.
However, customers may occasionally face temporary disruptions during scheduled maintenance activities, for which banks generally issue prior notifications.
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