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]

Group 1 - Private and public sector banks in India will be closed for five days from March 16 to March 22, 2026, including weekends [1] - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 18 holidays for all lenders in March, including the State Bank of India (SBI) [1] - Banks are typically closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays of the month, with variations based on regional and local requirements [4][2] Group 2 - Online banking services will remain available during bank holidays, allowing customers to conduct financial transactions without interruption [5] - Customers can utilize UPI and bank apps for payments and money transfers, which operate 24/7, although occasional maintenance may occur [6] - Various banking services, including credit and debit card applications, account maintenance, and fund transfer requests, are accessible even on holidays [7] Group 3 - Specific bank closures for holidays include March 17 for Shab-I-Qadr in Jammu and Srinagar, March 19 for multiple festivals in various cities, March 20 for Eid-Ul-Fitr in select locations, and March 21 for Ramzan-Id across numerous cities [8]