Important Bank Holiday Notice: Check Before You Visit
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.