New Delhi, May 28 -- Banks in most states will remain closed today (Thursday), on Bakrid/Eid al-Adha, May 28, 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.

Due to Eid-ul-Azha, all central government administrative offices across the country will now remain closed on May 28 instead of the earlier notified holiday on May 27.

The personnel ministry on May 22 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.

However, banks in Jammu and Srinag...