SBI Bank Holidays 2026, Is SBI Open Today?
Bank holidays for SBI branches in 2026 are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Each state government notifies its own set of holidays in addition to the nationally observed dates. This page lists all confirmed SBI branch closure dates for 2026, organized by month and state.
SBI branches close on all Sundays, on designated 2nd and 4th Saturdays, on three national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti), and on state-specific festivals and regional holidays.
This Month: October 2026
October has a dense cluster of holidays, particularly during the Durga Puja and Dussehra period (October 17–23). Eastern states see the most closures.
Total branch closure days in October (depending on state): 8–13 days (including Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays).
Complete Month-by-Month Holiday Calendar
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
*Eid-ul-Fitr date is subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day.
April 2026
May 2026
*Eid-ul-Adha date is subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day.
June 2026
*Muharram date is subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day.
July 2026
July has no widely observed festival holidays beyond the regular Saturday closures. Some states may observe Ratha Yatra (Odisha, Manipur) — verify with your local branch.
August 2026
*Eid-e-Milad exact date depends on moon sighting. Sources cite August 25, 26, or 27 for different regions. Check with your local branch.
Note: Independence Day (August 15) falls on a Saturday in 2026 — the 2nd Saturday. Branches are closed for both reasons.
September 2026
October 2026
(See "This Month" section above for the full October table.)
November 2026
Note: Diwali (November 8) falls on a Sunday in 2026. Most states observe Monday, November 9 as the holiday.
December 2026
2nd and 4th Saturday Closures — Full 2026 Schedule
All SBI branches remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. This applies uniformly across India.
The 1st, 3rd, and (where applicable) 5th Saturdays are regular working days for SBI branches.
What Works When Branches Are Closed
Not all banking services stop on holidays. Here is what you can and cannot do when your SBI branch is shut:
Services That Continue on Holidays
Services That Require a Working Day
On payments due on holidays: If a loan EMI, SIP, or insurance premium is scheduled for debit on a bank holiday, the debit is typically processed on the next working day. Ensure sufficient balance in your account before a holiday to avoid a failed debit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the SBI branch on the 1st Saturday of the month have any business hours?
A: Yes. SBI branches will be open on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday. Holidays are only on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Q: Are bank holidays available for transferring money?
A: Yes. NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transactions are made on holidays (Saturdays, Sundays). Those are electronic systems that can function outside of the normal business hours.
Q: Do all the States observe the same SBI days?
A: Christmas is marked on three National Holidays in all the States (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti). Festival holidays are not the same from state to state, such as Onam (festival) is celebrated as holiday in Kerala but not in Rajasthan, Chhath Puja is celebrated as holiday in Bihar and Jharkhand but not in most of the southern states.
Q: Will my cheque be cashed on a bank holiday?
A: No. Cheque Truncation System (CTS) is in action on business days. If payment is made by cheque prior to a holiday, the cheque will be processed on the next working day.
Q: To find out if my particular SBI branch is closed today?
A: Please dial SBI's toll-free Customer Care number 1800-11-2211 or 1800-425-3800 or visit your nearest SBI branch for their timings.
Q: Is the date of Islamic holidays fixed?
A: The dates for Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Muharram and Eid-e-Milad are based on moon sighting and can vary by 1 day or 2 days from the above dates. The exact date is confirmed by the banks.
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