Bank of America will close all its branches on May 25: Here's the reason for the 24-hour closure
Bank of America is preparing to close all of its branches across the United States on Monday, May 25, for a full 24 hours.
All Bank of America locations nationwide will be closed on May 25, meaning customers should plan ahead for in-person banking needs, payments, and transactions. Services are expected to resume the following day, May 26.
According to the bank’s holiday schedule, the closure is due to the observance of Memorial Day, which is celebrated every year on the last Monday in May.
In addition to Bank of America,several other major banks in the U.S. will also be closed on May 25, including: Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Chase, Citibank, U.S. Bank, SunTrust Bank, Capital One, Citizens Bank, Santander Bank, BBVA, and Compass.
Most banks across the country are closing, but we recommend checking with your nearest branch in advance.
Why do banks close on holidays?
Banks throughout the United States, including Bank of America, close during the 11 official federal holidays each year. Financial institutions rely on services provided by the Federal Reserve, and because the Federal Reserve shuts down during federal holidays, banks are generally unable to process certain services and transactions.
Can online banking and ATM transactions be made on May 25th?
While most large and small banks will be closed for Memorial Day, online banking services and ATM transactions will remain available.
Customers will still be able to complete most everyday banking tasks. However, it is important to keep in mind that if payments are scheduled on a federal holiday, processing may not begin until the bank reopens on the next business day.
Bank of America: all closures confirmed for 2026
Bank of America and other banks nationwide typically close in observance of the 11 official federal holidays in the U.S. Of the 11 holidays recognized by the American government, some fall on fixed dates each year, while others change annually.
Additionally, when a holiday falls on a weekend, it may be observed on a different day. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is usually observed on the preceding Friday, and if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. Below is the full list of holidays in 2026 when banks are closed:
- New Year’s Day: January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January): January 19
- Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day (third Monday in February): February 16
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May): May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19
- Independence Day: July 3 (although the holiday is officially celebrated on July 4, it will be observed a day earlier because it falls on a Saturday in 2026)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September): September 7
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October): October 12
- Veterans Day: November 11
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November): November 26
- Christmas Day: December 25