Bank Holiday on May 27, 2026 for Bakrid
Banks across multiple states in India will remain closed on Thursday, May 27, 2026, on account of Bakrid, also known as Id-ul-Zuha. The holiday has been declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and affects both public and private sector banks in the designated regions.
States and Cities Where Banks Are Closed
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, banks will be shut in the following states and union territories: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and the union territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, and Puducherry. Major cities include Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Patna.
Impact on Banking Services
On this day, all bank branches in the affected areas will remain closed. However, digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will continue to function normally. Customers are advised to plan their banking transactions accordingly and utilize online channels for urgent requirements.
Additional Holidays in May 2026
May 2026 has several bank holidays, including May 1 (Maharashtra Day, May Day), May 7 (Buddha Purnima), and May 16 (Maharana Pratap Jayanti). The Bakrid holiday on May 27 adds to the list of closures for the month. Bank customers are encouraged to check the RBI holiday calendar for their respective states to avoid inconvenience.
State-Wise List of Closed Branches
- Andhra Pradesh: All banks closed.
- Assam: All banks closed.
- Bihar: All banks closed.
- Goa: All banks closed.
- Gujarat: All banks closed.
- Haryana: All banks closed.
- Jammu and Kashmir: All banks closed.
- Jharkhand: All banks closed.
- Karnataka: All banks closed.
- Kerala: All banks closed.
- Madhya Pradesh: All banks closed.
- Maharashtra: All banks closed.
- Manipur: All banks closed.
- Meghalaya: All banks closed.
- Odisha: All banks closed.
- Punjab: All banks closed.
- Rajasthan: All banks closed.
- Tamil Nadu: All banks closed.
- Telangana: All banks closed.
- Tripura: All banks closed.
- Uttar Pradesh: All banks closed.
- West Bengal: All banks closed.
- Chandigarh: All banks closed.
- Delhi: All banks closed.
- Puducherry: All banks closed.
This comprehensive closure is in observance of the Islamic festival of sacrifice, Bakrid. Customers are reminded that while physical branches are shut, online banking remains available 24x7.
