Bank Holidays March 2026 – Full RBI List

The month of March 2026 includes several major festivals such as Holi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti. As per the holiday calendar regulated by the Reserve Bank of India, banks will remain closed on specific festival dates depending on the state.

If you are planning to visit your bank branch for cheque clearance, document submission, KYC update, or loan-related work, checking the holiday list is essential.

Bank Holidays March 2026 India

Event / Category	Details / Dates
Regulating Authority	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Official Website	Available Here
Month Covered	March 2026
Mandatory Weekly Closures	March 14 (Second Saturday), March 28 (Fourth Saturday)
Sunday Closures	All Sundays in March
Major Festivals	Holi, Eid, Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, Mahavir Jayanti

Mandatory Bank Closures Across India

Apart from festival-specific holidays, banks across India will remain closed on:

• All Sundays
• March 14, 2026 – Second Saturday
• March 28, 2026 – Fourth Saturday

These closures apply nationwide.

State-Wise Bank Holidays in March 2026

Below is a simplified breakdown of important state-wise holidays. Dates may vary slightly based on local observance.

Andhra Pradesh

• March 3 – Holi (Second Day)
• March 19 – Ugadi / Telugu New Year
• March 20 – Eid al-Fitr (Jumat al-Wida)
• March 27 – Sri Rama Navami

Arunachal Pradesh

• March 4 – Holi
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

Assam

• March 3 – Holi (Dol Jatra)
• March 21 – Ramadan Id / Sarhul

Bihar

• March 3 & 4 – Holi
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 27 – Sri Rama Navami
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

Chandigarh

• March 4 – Holi
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 26 – Sri Rama Navami

Delhi

• March 4 – Holi
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

Gujarat

• March 4 – Holi
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

Karnataka

• March 19 – Ugadi
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 26 – Sri Rama Navami
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

Kerala

• March 3 – Holi / Attukal Pongala
• March 20 – Eid al-Fitr

Maharashtra (Mumbai, Nagpur)

• March 3 – Holi
• March 19 – Gudi Padwa
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 26 – Sri Rama Navami
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Kanpur)

• March 2 – Holika Dahan
• March 4 – Holi
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 26 – Sri Rama Navami
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

West Bengal

• March 3 – Holi / Dol Jatra
• March 21 – Ramadan Eid
• March 26 – Sri Rama Navami
• March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti

(Other states including Chhattisgarh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, and Uttarakhand also observe similar festival-based closures as per RBI’s regional holiday calendar.)

How Will Bank Holidays Affect Customers?

During these holidays:

• No branch-level transactions
• No cheque clearing processing
• No in-person KYC or locker access
• No cash deposits at counters

However, the following services will remain active:

• ATM withdrawals
• UPI payments
• Net Banking
• Mobile Banking Apps
• Online bill payments
• NEFT/RTGS (as per digital schedule)

Why This Is Important

March is the financial year closing month (FY 2025-26). Many individuals and businesses complete:

• Tax-related documentation
• Investment proofs submission
• Loan EMIs
• Account reconciliation

Last-minute branch visits may become difficult if you ignore holiday dates.

Editor’s Tip

March-end usually sees heavy rush at bank branches due to financial year closing. Servers and token systems may slow down. Try to finish important work at least 3–4 days before March 31. Also, double-check cheque dates and transaction deadlines to avoid penalties. Mauka mat gavana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will all banks in India remain closed on March 21, 2026?

Most states will observe Ramadan Eid on March 21, but always confirm with your local branch as some regional variations may apply.

2. Are online transfers affected during bank holidays?

No. UPI, IMPS, and most digital services continue to function even on holidays.

3. Is March 31, 2026 a bank holiday everywhere?

March 31 is observed as Mahavir Jayanti in many states, but not all. However, being financial year-end, banks may remain open for internal closing activities. Confirm locally.