The series of bank holidays continues in March.
After March 27 (Ram Navami), the next bank holiday will be on March 28 (Saturday) due to the weekly holiday.
Banks will also be closed immediately after this on March 29 (Sunday).
This means that banking services (at the branch level) will be closed for two consecutive days.
Banks will be closed in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Patna, Ranchi, and Vijayawada.
Customers in these areas will have to wait until the next working day for banking services.
Why is Ram Navami celebrated?
Ram Navami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The day is observed across the country with prayers, fasting, and devotion.
However, digital services such as UPI, internet banking, IMPS, and ATMs will continue to function normally despite bank branches being closed.
Therefore, essential services like money transfers or cash withdrawals will not be disrupted.
When will banks remain closed in April?
Holiday to enable annual account closing in banks on 1 April.
Good Friday on the 3rd
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Biju/Buisu Festival/Tamil New Year’s Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba/Baisakhi on 14th
Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha)/Bohag on 15th Bihu/Vishu/Himachal Day on 16th
Bohag Bihu
Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya on 20
Garia Puja on 21st
Bank holidays are divided into three categories:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) divides bank holidays into three categories:
Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, and account closing.
Banks in India are closed every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, while banks are open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays.
There are a total of 18 bank holidays in March 2026, including weekly holidays.
