SBI Bank Strike Holidays 2026 Update; Bakrid Weekend | SBI Services List SBI Bank will experience operational disruptions from May 23 to May 28, 2026, due to a combination of weekends, a planned staff strike, and Bakrid holidays. The bank's branches will be closed during this period, though digital services will remain available. The closure is expected to affect customer transactions, particularly at physical counters. The primary reasons for the closure include: Weekends: May 23 and 24 will be closed as weekends, following the standard practice of banks closing on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Staff Strike: The All India State Bank Staff Federation (AISBISF) has announced a two-day strike on May 25 and 26 (Monday and Tuesday) to protest unresolved demands. This strike will impact services such as check clearing, cash counter operations, and passbook updates. Bakrid Holidays: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared Bakrid (Eid-ul-Azha) as a public holiday in most parts of the country. SBI branches will be closed on May 27, with some regions in Jammu and Kashmir observing the holiday on both May 27 and 28. The strike, organized by the AISBISF, is linked to 16 unresolved demands from staff, including better working conditions and protection of employee rights. The union claims the strike is necessary to safeguard customer interests and improve operational efficiency. During the closure, digital services such as online banking, mobile apps, and internet-based transactions will remain functional. However, physical branch operations will be suspended, affecting customers who rely on in-person services. The bank has not provided specific details on alternative arrangements for affected customers.#jammu_and_kashmir #reserve_bank_of_india #sbi_bank #all_india_state_bank_staff_federation #bakrid_holiday
