Bank Holiday Today, May 27, 2026: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, and Other Banks Closed forBakrid/Eid al-Adha? Check State-Wise Details

Banks in select states are closed today, May 27, 2026, on account of Bakrid or Eid al-Adha celebrations.

Since Bakrid is a gazetted public holiday, central government offices, banks, and many state government offices will remain closed either on May 27 or May 28, depending on local observance and moon sighting.

Centre Declares Holiday On May 28

The Central Government has declared May 28, 2026, as a public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha.

The Personnel Ministry said all central government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi will remain closed on Thursday, May 28.

Will Banks Be Closed On May 27 Or May 28?

Bank holidays for Bakrid may vary from state to state due to:

• Moon sighting
• Local government decisions
• Regional festival observance 

As a result:

• Some states are observing the holiday on May 27
• Others will observe it on May 28 

Where Are Banks Closed Today?

Banks are closed on May 27 in:

• Jammu
• Srinagar 

All scheduled banks, including:

• Public sector banks
• Private banks
• Cooperative banks
• Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
• Small Finance Banks (SFBs) 

will follow the RBI holiday schedule.

Kerala Declares 2-Day Holiday

The Kerala government has announced public holidays on both May 27 and May 28 for Bakrid.

The holiday applies to:

• Government offices
• Educational institutions
• Public sector undertakings
• Offices under the Negotiable Instruments Act 

Online Banking And ATMs Will Work Normally

Even if bank branches are closed, customers can continue using digital banking services.

Services available during the holiday include:

• UPI transactions
• Internet banking
• Mobile banking
• ATM cash withdrawal and deposits
• IMPS transfers
• Online loan applications 

RTGS And NEFT Services Remain Available

RTGS and NEFT services will continue to operate normally as they are available 24x7 throughout the year, including on bank holidays.

Customers can transfer funds without interruption despite branch closures.

Read More: Stock Market Holiday this Week (May 25 –29): Will NSE, BSE And MCX Remain Open On Bakri Eid?

Other Bank Holidays In May 2026

Banks were also closed earlier this month for:

• May Day/Buddha Purnima on May 1
• Second Saturday on May 9
• Fourth Saturday on May 23
• Sundays 

The next scheduled holiday is:

• May 31 (Sunday) 

Conclusion

Bank branches in some states are closed today for Bakrid, while others will observe the holiday on May 28. However, online banking, UPI, RTGS, NEFT, and ATM services continue to remain fully operational for customers.

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