Bank Holiday: Banks will be closed for four days in the last week of March 2026 due to Ram Navami and the weekend. Be sure to check the complete list of holidays before leaving home.
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Bank Holiday: If you’re planning to complete any important banking work this week, this news is very important for you. Banks will be closed for four consecutive days in various states across the country in the last week of March 2026 due to Ram Navami and the weekend.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, the holidays begin on March 26. However, the good news is that digital services like online banking, UPI, and ATMs will remain operational 24 hours a day during this period.
Why are banks closed on March 26 and 27?
Banks will be closed in many parts of the country on the occasion of Ram Navami.
March 26: Banks will be closed in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.
March 27: States like Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh will observe a holiday for Ram Navami.
List of bank holidays in March:
| Date | Day | Reason for the holiday | Affected States/Territories |
| 26 March | Thursday | Ram Navami | UP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Jharkhand etc. |
| March 27 | Friday | Ram Navami (local) | Bihar, MP, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim |
| March 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | All banks will remain closed across India. |
| March 29 | sunday | weekly off | All banks will remain closed across India. |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, UP, Bihar etc. |
What about Saturday and Sunday?
Immediately after the festivals, banks will be closed for weekly holidays.
March 28: All banks across India will be closed as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
March 29: Banks will be closed nationwide as it is a Sunday. Consequently, in some states, banks will remain closed for four consecutive days from March 26 to 29.
Why is March 31st a holiday again?
The holiday season isn’t going to stop even after the week ends. Banks will be closed again on March 31st for Mahavir Jayanti in several states, including Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand.
How will work be done if banks are closed?
Despite branches being closed, you don’t need to worry. You can use the following services:
- Use UPI, NEFT, or RTGS for money transfers.
- ATMs will remain open for cash withdrawals.
- Use mobile banking or net banking for balance checks or bill payments.
Before going to the bank, be sure to check your state’s holiday list, as RBI rules vary from state to state.
