SBI: Big news for SBI customers. State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a temporary suspension of several banking services due to scheduled maintenance on October 24, 2026. Services including UPI, IMPS, YONO, Internet Banking, NEFT and RTGS will remain unavailable for 45 minutes, from 1:45 AM to 2:30 AM IST.

SBI UPI and Internet Banking Down for 45 Minutes

During this period, customers are advised to use UPI Lite and ATM services to manage their banking needs. Customers should plan their transactions accordingly to avoid inconvenience during the maintenance window. SBI has apologised for the temporary disruption and thanked customers for their patience and understanding.

Bank Holiday Update

If you have any important bank-related work to complete in the coming days, it’s crucial to keep track of the dates. Bank customers may face a series of holidays in the final days of October. Banks will be closed on October 24th, the fourth Saturday, on October 25th, Sunday, and on October 26th due to festivals or special occasions in seven states. Therefore, be sure to check holiday information before visiting the bank so that your important work doesn’t get delayed.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, October 24, 2026, is the fourth Saturday of the month. Banks in India are typically closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The following day, October 25, is a Sunday, so bank branches will be closed for the next two days. Thus, banks will be closed for two consecutive days on Saturday and Sunday. However, digital services such as online banking, mobile banking, and UPI will remain available as usual.

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Banks will remain closed in these 7 states on October 26

Banking services will be affected in some states on October 26 due to occasions such as Lakshmi Puja, Accession Day, and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Banks will be closed in the following states and regions on this day:

Srinagar
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu
Punjab
Haryana
Karnataka
Tripura