New Delhi, May 27 -- Banks in some states will remain closed today (Wendesday), on Bakrid / Eid al-Adha, May 27, 2026,

Since Bakrid / Eid al-Adha is a gazetted holiday, it will be observed as a public holiday for Central Government offices, banks, and most state government offices nationwide.

On account of Eid-ul-Azha, all central government administrative offices across India will remain closed on 28 May. The personnel ministry on 22 May in a statement said, "Central government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi shall remain closed on 28th May, 2026, on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (in place of 27th May, 2026)," it said in a statement.

Bank holidays for Bakrid may differ across states depending on:

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