Today is Friday 27 March 2026. Banks are closed today in many states of the country. Due to various festivals this month, the dates of bank holidays have been set differently in different states.
According to the holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there are no uniform bank holidays across the country. This means that banks may be closed in some states, while operations may continue normally in other states. In such a situation, before going to the bank, definitely check the list of holidays issued by RBI. The Reserve Bank of India releases the complete list of holidays every year in advance, in which it is told on which day, in which state or city and for what reason the banks will be closed. Therefore, before going to the bank, definitely take a look at this list.
Bank Holiday: Banks are closed in these states on March 27
Today is Ram Navami (Chaiti Dasain), Thursday 27 March 2026, banks are closed in some states on this occasion. Due to this, today there is a holiday in banks in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. However, banks will remain open in other states, so please check with your bank. Online banking services remain operational as usual during holidays, allowing essential work to be done easily.
List of remaining bank holidays in March 2026
| date | Day | reason for leave | Where will banks remain closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Shri Ram Navami (Chaiti Dasain) | Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday (Bank Holiday) | all states |
| 29 March 2026 | sunday | Weekly off (Sunday) | all states |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti / Mahavir Janam Kalyanak | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand |
Bank Holiday: Digital banking services continue even during holidays
Even though banks are closed due to holidays, digital banking services for customers remain operational without any interruption. Facilities like withdrawing cash from ATM, making payments through UPI, internet banking and mobile banking are available all the time. This means you can easily do all your online transactions even during holidays.
Bank Holiday: RBI decides the list of holidays
At the beginning of every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases the official list of bank holidays. This includes national holidays, festivals of different states, all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. This helps people to plan their banking operations in advance. RBI divides these holidays into three categories. Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays and holidays related to closure of bank accounts.
Bank Holiday: Banks remain closed these days
Banks across the country remain closed every Sunday and second and fourth Saturday of the month. Apart from this, there are also bank holidays on national, religious and regional festivals. Since holidays may be different in different states, therefore, before going to the bank, definitely check the information about holidays of your state, so that any kind of problem can be avoided.