New Delhi, May 17 -- Private and public sector banks in India will remain closed for two days in the upcoming week between 18 and 24 May, 2026.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed a total of nine holidays this month for all lenders, including the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others. This include the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays.

Unless a specific public or regional holiday is declared, banks typically remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month.

Since banking is one of the most important services that people rely on, staying updated on bank holidays in India helps avoid delays in completing important branch work. Here's a list of holidays in...