People planning to visit bank branches on Wednesday, May 27, should first check the latest holiday schedule issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After bank closures in some states on May 26 due to the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, banks in several parts of the country will again remain closed on May 27 because of Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
Although banking services will not be suspended nationwide, branches in many states are expected to remain shut on Wednesday under the RBI holiday calendar.
Banks in several states will remain closed on May 27, 2026, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as:
The festival is one of the most important religious occasions for the Muslim community and commemorates the spirit of sacrifice associated with Hazrat Ibrahim.
On this day, people gather for prayers, religious observances, and family celebrations, due to which state governments and banking authorities have declared holidays in many regions.
According to the RBI holiday list, bank branches are expected to remain closed in multiple locations, including:
Bank branches in cities such as Kolkata, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Imphal, Srinagar, Kochi, and Guwahati are also expected to remain closed.
However, banking operations will continue normally in some other states where the holiday is not officially observed on May 27.
This year, there has been some confusion regarding whether Bakrid-related bank holidays would fall on May 27 or May 28.
Because of moon sighting and regional administrative decisions:
As a result, customers are advised to check local holiday schedules before visiting branches.
On Tuesday, May 26, banks remained closed in Tripura due to the birth anniversary of celebrated poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Known as the “Rebel Poet,” Nazrul played a major role in Bengali literature and used his writings to speak against injustice, discrimination, and oppression.
Even though physical bank branches may remain shut during holidays, digital banking services will continue functioning normally.
Customers will still be able to use:
This means most daily financial activities can still be completed without visiting a branch physically.
Apart from Eid-related holidays, banks across India will also remain closed on:
Customers with important banking work such as cheque deposits, cash withdrawals, KYC updates, or document verification are advised to complete their tasks in advance to avoid inconvenience.
The RBI prepares bank holiday schedules based on:
Because of this, bank holidays can vary significantly from one state to another.
Financial experts advise customers to regularly check official holiday calendars before planning branch visits, especially during festival seasons when regional closures may differ across India.
