Bank holidays next week: Ram Navami, Chaite Dasain and weekend offs from March 23-29 — check full RBI calendar here

Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 18 bank holidays for March 2026, including closures on the fourth Saturday and regular Sunday [1][4] - Banks in India will be closed for four days between March 23 and March 29, 2026, due to public holidays and weekend breaks [1][8] - Bank holidays can vary by state, influenced by local festivals and observances, leading to non-uniform closures across the country [2][4] Group 2 - Online banking services remain operational during bank holidays, allowing customers to conduct financial transactions despite physical branch closures [5] - Customers can utilize UPI and bank apps for payments and money transfers at any time, even when banks are closed [6] - Essential banking services, such as fund transfers and card services, are available through various means, including credit and debit cards [7]