Bank Holiday: No Check Clearance, No Account Closures; Find Out When Banks Will Be Closed Next Week

Bank Holiday: During the week spanning May 4 to May 10, 2026, banks will observe two days of holidays. In addition to these specific holidays, the regular Sunday off is also included, which may impact the services available at bank branches.

Bank Holiday Next Week: We should plan in advance regarding when and for what specific tasks we need to visit the bank, as bank closures due to holidays often result in a wasted trip and loss of time. During the week of May 4 to May 10, 2026, banks will remain closed for two days. Apart from these specific holidays, the regular Sunday holiday is also included, which could affect the services provided at bank branches.

According to the holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all banks—including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others—observe several holidays every month. These holidays typically include the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as all Sundays. In the coming days, banking operations could come to a standstill for two days.

List of Bank Holidays Next Week

May 9 (Saturday) – Banks in Kolkata will remain closed on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary. Bank branches in other parts of the country will remain open.
May 10 (Sunday) – Banks across India will remain closed due to the weekly holiday. Since banking holidays vary according to local customs and traditions, customers are advised to confirm the schedule with their respective bank branches to avoid any inconvenience.

Why is there a holiday in Kolkata on May 9?

The holiday in Kolkata on May 9 is observed to celebrate Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary, also known as Rabindra Jayanti or 'Pochishe Boishakh'. Although his actual birthday falls on May 7, this year it will be celebrated on May 9. Rabindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata in 1861 and is regarded as one of India's greatest literary and cultural figures. This day is observed to commemorate his immense contributions to the fields of literature, music, and art.

Bank holidays are not uniform across the country; they are influenced by regional festivals, cultural events, and specific state-level occasions. In addition to these, in accordance with RBI regulations, all banks remain closed on Gazetted Public Holidays, as well as on the second and fourth Saturdays and every Sunday. Generally, bank branches remain open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays, unless a specific holiday has been declared.