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 |
