Banks in most states will remain closed today (Thursday), on Bakrid/Eid al-Adha, May 28, 2026,
Since /Eid al-Adha is a gazetted holiday, it will be observed as a public holiday for Central Government offices, banks, and most state government offices nationwide.
Centre declares May 28 as public holiday
Due to Eid-ul-Azha, all central government administrative offices across the country will now remain closed on May 28 instead of the earlier notified holiday on May 27.
The personnel ministry on May 22 in a statement said, “Central government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi shall remain closed on 28th May, 2026, on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (in place of 27th May, 2026),” it said in a statement.
However, banks in Jammu and Srinagar remained closed in observance of the Bakri Eid (Id-Uz-Zuha) holiday.
Why Bakrid/Eid al-Adha holiday differs?
Bank holidays for Bakrid may differ across states depending on:
- moon sighting
- local government notifications
- regional observance dates
In some states, banks may remain closed on May 27, while others may observe the holiday on May 28.
Bank holiday in May
Banks were closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, for May Day/, and will remain shut on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for Bakrid/Eid al-Adha. Apart from these holidays, banks will also be closed on the second Saturday (May 9) and the fourth Saturday (May 23) and five Sundays.
Upcoming holidays in May
May 31 (Sunday)
Apart from that, some states will observe local holidays. So it is advised to check the state-wise calender
What about RTGS and NEFT holidays in 2026?
RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) and NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) systems are maintained by India’s apex monetary institution, which remain operational 24/7. This facility, which enables cash transfers between banks, has been available on all days since 14 December 2020.
Will online banking be accessible on bank holiday?
Yes, online banking services will remain accessible even on a bank holiday. Digital services remain operational throughout the year, including on bank holidays. This implies that customers can carry out banking activities without interruption, even when banks are closed.
Customers can perform multiple tasks through online banking service, including UPI transactions, money transfers, net banking services, applying for loans online and requesting a chequebook among others.
Are ATMs operational during bank holidays?
ATMs remain operational during bank holidays, allowing customers to conduct transactions such as withdraw and deposit cash even when bank branches are closed.