Mumbai, India — May 22, 2026
Customers of State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, may experience disruptions in branch banking services during the final week of May due to an extended closure period expected between May 23 and May 28, 2026.
The advisory is especially important for account holders who need to complete essential banking tasks such as cash deposits, cheque clearances, document submissions, loan processing, or branch-based transactions.
According to banking-related schedules and expected holiday patterns, several SBI branches across different regions may remain non-operational on multiple days because of weekends, regional holidays, and other scheduled banking closures.
Customers have been advised to complete urgent work in advance to avoid inconvenience during the possible extended shutdown window.
Banking experts noted that while physical branches may remain closed on certain days, most digital banking services including internet banking, mobile banking, UPI transactions, ATM withdrawals, and online fund transfers are expected to continue functioning normally.
However, services that require in-person branch visits could face delays until regular operations resume.
The warning comes at a time when banking activity typically rises toward month-end, with customers handling salary processing, bill payments, EMI settlements, and business transactions.
SBI has not announced a nationwide six-day shutdown, but varying state-wise holiday schedules may result in prolonged branch closures in some locations during the period from May 23 to May 28.
Customers are encouraged to check local branch holiday schedules and use digital banking platforms wherever possible.
