3 min readNew DelhiMar 2, 2026 07:40 AM IST
March Bank Holidays 2026 List: As March begins, eighteen bank holidays in India are designated for this year, celebrating significant occasions such as Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Gudi Padwa, and others, in accordance with the RBI’s calendar for the fiscal year 2026.
Bank holidays in India are designated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), following the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, regional and national observances, and mandatory weekly days off on the second and fourth Saturdays and every Sunday.
A complete state-wise list of bank holidays in India for March 2026:
Source: RBI Holiday Calendar 2026
Bank branches in various Indian cities may be closed on certain holidays, which could disrupt customer transactions and services.
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Customers are advised to check the holiday calendar and plan their visits accordingly; the complete list is provided below.
Online banking services will remain operational:
It’s important to bring to your attention that, regardless of the physical closure of banks in India, essential financial services will remain available through digital and self-service platforms:
- Online and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance queries, and bill payments.
- NEFT and RTGS services (according to operational windows)
- ATM Withdrawal and Card Transactions
- Online requests for chequebooks, demand drafts, and account-related services.
Customers are advised to plan in-branch visits around the holiday and to use online banking for uninterrupted service.