In May 2026, banks in India, including major institutions like the State Bank of India (SBI) and HDFC Bank, will be closed for up to 9 days due to various national, regional, and religious holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined these closures in its holiday calendar. Notable holidays include May 1, when banks will be closed for Maharashtra Din, Buddha Purnima, and Labour Day, affecting most states except Meghalaya, Nagaland, and a few others. On May 9, banks in West Bengal will observe a holiday for Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary. May 16 marks Sikkim's State Day, leading to closures in that region. Additionally, banks will be closed on May 27 for Eid-UI-Adha, although some states will remain operational. Digital banking services, including internet and SMS banking, will be available throughout these holidays, allowing customers to conduct transactions as usual. Customers are encouraged to utilize these services for bill payments and other online transactions during the bank closures.