In 2025, State Bank of India (SBI) branches will be closed on all Sundays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, plus the following national, regional, and festival-specific holidays:
- Republic Day – 26 Jan (Sun)
- Holi – 14 Mar (Fri)
- Eid ul‑Fitr – 31 Mar (Mon)
- Ram Navami – 6 Apr (Sun)
- Good Friday – 18 Apr (Fri)
- Buddha Purnima – 12 May (Mon)
- Bakrid/Eid al‑Adha – 7 Jun (Sat)
- Muharram – 6 Jul (Sun)
- Independence Day – 15 Aug (Fri)
- Janmashtami – varies by state (e.g., 16 Aug Sat in most regions)
- Gandhi Jayanti – 2 Oct (Thu)
- Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) – state-dependent around early Oct
- Diwali – typically spans ~20–23 Oct
- Guru Nanak Jayanti – 5 Nov (Wed)
- Christmas – 25 Dec (Thu)
- Plus several state-specific holidays like Pongal, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc.
You can expect about 50–55 non-working days including Sundays, 2nd/4th Saturdays, and regional holidays
Monthly Holiday Overview (Examples)
- March: Holi (14 Mar), Eid ul‑Fitr (31 Mar)
- April: Ram Navami (6 Apr), Good Friday (18 Apr), regional dates
- May: Buddha Purnima (12 May)
- October: Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct), Vijaya Dashami + Diwali cluster (approx. 20–23 Oct)
State holidays vary—e.g., Maharashtra observes Gudi Padwa (28 Mar), Tamil Nadu marks Pongal (14–16 Jan), West Bengal observes Durga Puja respectively.
Closed on “Extra” Saturdays?
Yes—2nd and 4th Saturdays are bank holidays. However, the 5th Saturday (e.g. 31 May 2025) is treated as a regular working day.
Quick Tips
- Check state-specific dates: Holidays vary by region—visit SBI’s official calendar.
- Plan ahead: Avoid scheduling transactions around festival clusters like Diwali or regional celebrations.
- Use digital services: Online banking (UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, YONO) works 24×7 even when branches are closed.
Summary Table
| Holiday Type | Closed Days in 2025 |
|---|---|
| Sundays | Every week |
| 2nd & 4th Saturdays | Monthly closures |
| National/Festival Holidays | Republic Day, Holi, Eid ul‑Fitr, Good Friday, Independence Day, etc. |
| State-specific Holidays | Pongal, Bihu, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. (depending on region) |
| Diwali Cluster | ~20–23 Oct in most regions |
| Buddha Purnima | May 12 – bank branches closed but online services available |
