If you have any important banking related work scheduled in the coming week, then this news is very important for you. According to the calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), between May 11 and May 17, 2026, public and private banks across India will remain closed for only one day. Banking services may be needed at any time, so knowing about holidays in advance can save you from last-minute hassles and hassles.
When is next week’s holiday?
In the coming week, banks across India will remain closed for only one day.
**May 17 (Sunday):** This week is Sunday off; Therefore, all banks will remain closed across the country on this day.
Since May 16 is the third Saturday of the month, banks will remain open on this day. Note that banks observe holidays only on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Other holidays in May 2026
According to the RBI list, banking operations will remain closed for a total of 9 days (including Saturday and Sunday) in this month. The holidays for the rest of the month are as follows:
**23 May (Saturday):** Fourth Saturday of the month (Bank Holiday).
**May 24 (Sunday):** Week off.
**May 27 (Wednesday):** Bakri Eid / Eid-ul-Azha (holiday in many parts of the country).
**31st May (Sunday):** Week holiday.
Online services will continue
Even if bank branches remain closed, customers will not face any problems due to digital banking services. You can avail these facilities 24×7.
**UPI and Net Banking:** You can send or receive money anytime using platforms like Google Pay, PhonePe or your bank’s mobile app.
**ATM:** ATM services will remain operational for cash withdrawal.
* **Mobile Banking:** Mobile banking can be used to transfer money (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS).
Bank holidays may vary from state to state depending on local festivals. Therefore, before leaving home for any major banking related work, do not forget to check the list of holidays at your local bank branch or on the official website of your bank.