Bank holidays: Are banks closed today and tomorrow on 7-8 March for the weekend? Check full RBI calendar here

Core Points - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 18 public holidays for banks in March 2026, which includes weekends and specific regional holidays [1] - Banks will remain open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of each month unless a specific holiday is declared or customers are informed of technical issues [2] - The holiday schedule varies across states, and it is advisable for customers to check with their local bank branches for the specific holiday calendar [4] Holiday Schedule - March 1: Sunday - Pan India weekly off [7] - March 2: Monday - Holika Dahan in Kanpur and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [7] - March 3: Tuesday - Holi (Second Day) celebrated in multiple states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and others [7] - March 8: Sunday - Pan India weekly off [7] - March 14: Saturday - Second Saturday weekly off - Pan India [7] - March 20: Friday - Eid-Ul-Fitr in Jammu and Srinagar (J&K) and other regions [7] - March 26: Thursday - Shree Ram Navami in various states including Gujarat and Maharashtra [10] - March 31: Tuesday - Mahavir Jayanti in multiple states [10] Banking Operations - Online and mobile banking services remain operational during national holidays unless notified otherwise [8] - ATMs are available for cash withdrawals, and app and UPI services function as usual [8] - Transactions involving cheques and promissory notes are not available during the listed holidays as per the Negotiable Instruments Act [9]