Most banks open today across India with Sikkim closed
Most banks across India are open today (Saturday, May 16, 2026) since it is the third Saturday of the month, so you can get your banking done as usual.
Just a heads-up: if you are in Sikkim, all banks are closed for State Day.
For everyone else, it is always smart to double-check your local branch timings in case there are any special closures.
Tripura closure Eid dates RBI rule
If you are planning ahead, here is what is coming up: Banks in Tripura will be closed on May 26 for Kazi Nazrul Islam's birthday.
Most states will have a holiday on May 27 for Bakri Eid (except Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, and Bihar), and some places like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan will also observe it on May 28.
The RBI keeps things simple: banks close only on second and fourth Saturdays each month, as well as regional and state holidays.