Banks across several states in India remain closed today, Thursday, May 28, 2026, on the occasion of Bakrid/Eid al-Adha. Since the festival is observed as a gazetted holiday, public sector offices, government institutions and many banking services at the branch level are shut in multiple regions.
The holiday schedule, however, differs from state to state depending on local observance and moon sighting.
Centre revises Eid holiday date
The Central government earlier announced May 27 as the holiday for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), but later revised the date to May 28.
In a statement issued on May 22, the personnel ministry said, âCentral 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),â it said in a statement.
Following the revised notification, central government offices in Delhi and several other regions remain shut today.
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Why bank holidays differ across states
Bakrid holidays are not observed uniformly across the country. The exact holiday date may vary depending on factors such as moon sighting, regional customs and state government announcements.
While many states are observing the holiday on May 28, some regions mark the occasion on May 27 instead. Meanwhile, banks in Jammu and Srinagar remained closed earlier in observance of Bakri Eid (Id-Ul-Zuha).
Customers are advised to check the state-wise bank holiday calendar before planning branch visits.
Bank holidays in May 2026
Apart from Eid al-Adha, banks were also closed on May 1 for May Day and Buddha Purnima. In addition, scheduled weekend holidays included the second Saturday on May 9, the fourth Saturday on May 23 and all Sundays during the month.
The next scheduled bank holiday in May falls on Sunday, May 31.
Will online banking and UPI work Today?
Despite branch closures, digital banking services continue to function normally. Customers can still access UPI, internet banking, mobile banking and online fund transfer facilities without interruption.
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Services such as bill payments, loan applications, cheque book requests and account-related activities through digital platforms remain available.
Are RTGS and NEFT available on bank holidays?
Yes. RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) and NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) services remain operational round the clock, including on holidays.
The RBI-enabled systems have been functioning 24/7 since December 14, 2020, allowing uninterrupted money transfers between banks.
Are ATMs open today?
ATMs continue to operate during bank holidays. Customers can withdraw or deposit cash and access other ATM-based services even when physical bank branches remain closed.
