Bank holidays next week: Private and public sector banks in several parts of India will remain closed for two days in the upcoming week between 4 and 10 May, 2026, which include the regular Sunday weekend holiday.
The Reserve Bank of India () has listed a total of six holidays in this month for all lenders, including the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others. This include the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays.
Unless a specific public or regional holiday is declared, banks typically remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month.
Bank holidays can vary from state to state, depending on regional and local observances. Therefore, it is best for users to check RBI’s holiday list or with their local bank branch for the approved holiday schedule, in order to be prepared for emergencies or long holiday periods.
Bank holidays this week: Check dates
Since is one of the most important services that people rely on, staying updated on bank holidays in India helps avoid delays in completing important branch work. Here’s a list of holidays in the upcoming week:
- May 9 (Saturday) — Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore — Banks closed in only Kolkata, while those in rest of the country will remain open.
- May 10 (Sunday) — Weekend holiday — Banks will remain shut for operations pan-India as it is a mandatory weekend holiday.
Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, also known as Rabindra Jayanti or Poncheeshe Boishakh in Kolkata, falls on May 7. However this year, the day marking his birth anniversary will be celebrated on May 9.
Tagore is one of India’s most celebrated poets, writers and cultural icons. He was born on this day in Kolkata (previously known as Calcutta) in 1861. This special day honours his contributions towards Indian literature, music and culture.
When are banks usually shut?
Since bank holidays in India vary by state and are determined based on local festivals and observances, closures may not be uniform across the country. They depend on regional holidays as well as national holidays.
As per guidelines set by the RBI, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks shut operations pan-India on gazetted public holidays, along with the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and all Sundays.
Online banking remains operational during holidays
Customers are also advised to check with their local bank branches for exact holiday applicability. Meanwhile, essential banking services remain operational nationwide despite the physical branch closures.
During bank holidays, online banking services remain available across the country to ensure uninterrupted access to banking services. Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions.
An individual can use or the respective bank’s app to make payments and receive money from others. These services work round the clock, whether banks are open or not. Though, at times, it may be down due to scheduled maintenance during which the banks will notify you.
Additionally, fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms and chequebook forms.
Apart from those options, credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can also be obtained through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also available.