Important Bank Holiday Notice: Check Before You Visit

As you plan your banking activities, it's essential to check the holiday calendar to avoid any disruptions. Today, March 30, banks in Bengaluru are closed for Mahavir Jayanti. The RBI outlines various bank holidays based on local festivals and occasions. A detailed list of March 2026 bank holidays is provided, ensuring you stay informed. While some banks may be closed, online banking services will remain operational, allowing customers to manage their finances without interruption. Make sure to check the status of your local bank before heading out.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 30, 2026, 12:47 IST

Bank Holiday Alert

If you intend to visit a bank today, it's crucial to verify the bank holiday schedule beforehand. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has indicated that today marks a bank holiday in various regions across the country. In India, bank holidays differ by state, influenced by local festivities and significant events. Therefore, checking the operational status of banks in your area is advisable to prevent any inconvenience.

In Bengaluru, for instance, banks will be closed today, March 30, in celebration of Mahavir Jayanti. The RBI categorizes bank holidays into three distinct types: those under the Negotiable Instruments Act, holidays recognized by the Negotiable Instruments Act, and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Holidays.

Complete List of March 2026 Bank Holidays:

Date	Day	Reason for the Holiday	Cities Where Banks Remain Closed
March 1	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	All cities
March 2	Monday	Holika Dahan	Kanpur, Lucknow
March 3	Tuesday	Holi	Cities in 15 states
March 4	Wednesday	Holi/Holi Day 2 – Dhuleti/Yaosang Day 2	Cities in 17 states
March 8	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	All cities
March 13	Friday	Chapchar Kut	Aizawl
March 14	Saturday	Second Saturday	All cities
March 15	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	All cities
March 17	Tuesday	Shab-e-Qadr	Jammu and Srinagar
March 19	Thursday	Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and the beginning of Navratri	Cities in 11 states
March 20	Friday	Eid-ul-Fitr and Jumat-ul-Wida	Cities in 5 states
March 21	Saturday	Ramadan, Eid and Sarhul	All cities
March 22	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	All cities
March 26	Thursday	Shri Ramnavami	Cities in 13 states
March 27	Friday	Shri Ram Navami	Cities in 6 states
March 28	Saturday	Second Saturday	All cities
March 29	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	All cities
March 31	Tuesday	Shri Mahavir Jayanti	Cities in 15 states

Online Banking Services Available

Despite the closure of banks in certain areas, online services such as internet banking, mobile banking, and ATM operations will continue to function. Customers are encouraged to plan their banking activities accordingly.