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Sovereign Gold Bond redemption in May 2026: Full schedule and key dates SGB investors must know

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By Sangeeta Ojha

3 min read | Updated on May 11, 2026, 09:13 IST

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SUMMARY

The RBI has released the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) premature redemption schedule for May–June 2026. Check eligible tranches, request windows, redemption dates, and key details for investors looking to exit before maturity.

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Several tranches issued between 2018–19 and 2021–22 will be eligible for premature redemption in May 2026. | Image: Shutterstock.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) premature redemption schedule for May and June 2026, enabling eligible investors to exit select tranches ahead of maturity.

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Under SGB rules, premature redemption is permitted after five years from the date of issue on interest payment dates, subject to submission of requests within the specified window. The redemption price is based on the average closing price of 999 purity gold published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) for the preceding three business days.

SGB redemption dates in May 2026

Several tranches issued between 2018–19 and 2021–22 will be eligible for premature redemption in May 2026.

TrancheRedemption DateRequest Window
2018–19 Series IIIMay 13, 2026April 10 – May 04, 2026
2020–21 Series VIIIMay 18, 2026April 17 – May 08, 2026
2020–21 Series IIMay 19, 2026April 18 – May 11, 2026
2021–22 Series IMay 25, 2026April 24 – May 15, 2026

June 2026 redemption windows (May application period)

Some tranches due in June 2026 also have application windows open during May.

TrancheRedemption DateRequest Window
2021–22 Series IIJune 01, 2026April 30 – May 22, 2026
2021–22 Series IIIJune 08, 2026May 08 – May 29, 2026
2019–20 Series VIIJune 10, 2026May 08 – June 01, 2026
2019–20 Series IJune 11, 2026May 11 – June 01, 2026
2020–21 Series IIIJune 16, 2026May 16 – June 06, 2026

Gold demand steady despite global uncertainty

The SGB redemption cycle comes amid continued strength in physical gold demand, even as prices remain elevated.

Titan Company has said it does not see any short-term gold supply concerns despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia, citing its gold exchange programme and contingency sourcing arrangements.

“…our gold exchange programme is very, very successfully being run… We are at least not concerned in the short term as far as gold supply is concerned,” said Titan CFO Ashok Sonthalia, PTI quoted.

The company added that consumer demand improved in the March quarter as buyers who had delayed purchases returned despite higher gold prices.

Macro backdrop: policy focus on gold spending and forex conservation

Global uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions has also kept gold in focus, alongside policy attention on external stability.

In a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged restraint on discretionary spending such as gold purchases and foreign travel, citing the need to conserve foreign exchange amid global shocks and rising commodity prices.

“We have to save foreign exchange by any means,” he said, referring to pressure from oil and fertiliser costs due to global disruptions.

Sovereign Gold Bonds carry an 8-year tenure, but investors are allowed premature redemption after the fifth year. Redemption requests must be submitted within the window specified by the RBI through banks, post offices, Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL) or authorised stock exchanges.

The redemption price is based on the simple average of closing gold prices of 999 purity published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) for the previous three business days before redemption.

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About The Author

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Sangeeta Ojha is a business and finance journalist with experience across leading media platforms like Mint and India Today. She has built a reputation for covering a wide range of personal finance topics, including income tax, mutual funds, insurance, savings and investing.

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