We should make a plan in advance as to when we have to go to the bank and for what specific purpose, because when banks are closed due to holidays, our time is often wasted in commuting. In the week between May 4 and May 10, 2026, there will be two days of bank holidays. Apart from these special holidays, the regular holiday of Sunday is also included in this, which may impact the services available in the bank branch.
According to the holiday calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all banks—including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and others—celebrate several holidays every month. These holidays generally include the second and fourth Saturdays as well as all Sundays. In the coming days, banking operations may remain closed for two days.
List of bank holidays for the coming week
**May 9 (Saturday):** Banks in Kolkata will remain closed on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. Bank branches will remain open in other parts of the country.
**May 10 (Sunday):** Banks across India will remain closed due to week holiday. Since banking holidays vary as per local customs and traditions, customers are advised to confirm the holiday schedule with their respective branches to avoid any inconvenience.
Why is there a holiday on 9th May in Kolkata?
9 May is a holiday in Kolkata to celebrate the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, also known as *Ravindra 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 considered one of India’s greatest literary and cultural icons. This day is celebrated to remember his tremendous contribution in the fields of literature, music and art.
Bank holidays are not the same across the country; They are influenced by regional festivals, cultural programs and special occasions of the states. Apart from these, as per RBI regulations, all banks are closed on government holidays (gazetted public holidays) as well as on 2nd and 4th Saturdays and every Sunday. Generally, bank branches are open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays, unless a special holiday is declared.
