List of Bank Holidays in March 2026

• 26 Feb 2026
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Last Updated on February  26, 2026

The list of bank holidays in March 2026 in India has been released by the RBI. All the banks in India will be closed on all Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays and specific regional and public holidays. 

Customers should frequently check the official RBI website for a detailed list of holidays, as not all of the bank holidays apply to every state and union territory in India. 

Before visiting any bank branch, people are advised to confirm the holiday dates in their state to avoid any trouble and save their time and energy. 

City-Wise List of Bank Holidays in March 2026

Here is a city-wise list of bank holidays in March 2026, as notified by the Reserve Bank of India :-

Description of RBI Bank Holidays in March 2026

Here is the description of RBI Bank Holidays in March 2026 :-

Source:- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there a bank holiday on 2 March 2026?

A. Yes, according to the RBI holiday calendar, there is a bank holiday on 2 March 2026 on the account of Holika Dahan in the cities of Kanpur and Lucknow. 

Q2. Is there a bank holiday on 3 March 2026?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on 3 March 2026 in many states in India for the celebration of Holi (Second Day)/Dol Jatra/Dhulandi/Holika Dahan/Attukal Pongala. 

Q3. Is there a bank holiday on 26 March 2026?

A. Yes, there is a bank holiday on 26 March 2026 on the account of Shree Ram Navami. 

Q4. Are banks closed on 21 March 2026?

A. Yes, on 21 March 2026, banks shall remain closed in most cities for the celebration of Id-Ul-Fitr.

Q5. Is there a bank holiday on 4 March 2026?

A. Yes, in many cities across India, there is a bank holiday on 4 March 2026 on the account of Holi/Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti/Yaosang 2nd Day.

Q6. Are banks open on 13 March 2026?

A. In Aizawl (Mizoram), the banks shall remain closed on 13 March 2026 on the account of Chapchar Kut.

Q7. Are banks open on Shab-I-Qadr?

A. In Srinagar and Jammu, the banks shall remain closed on Shab-I-Qadr (17 March 2026). However, in other cities across India, the banks shall operate as usual. 

Q8. Are banks open on Mahavir Jayanti?

A. According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, the banks shall remain closed on Mahavir Jayanti (31 March 2026) in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Nagpur and many other cities across India.