Banks across several states in India will remain closed for multiple days this week. Customers are advised to plan their branch visits carefully, as a four-day bank closure is coming up due to festivals and weekly offs.
Closure dates differ from state to state. This is because banks follow both national holidays and state-specific observances. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also mandates that banks stay shut on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
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Here is the state-wise holiday list
March 19: Banks will be closed in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Srinagar, and Rajasthan . The reason is Gudi Padwa, Ugadi Festival, Telugu New Year, Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba), and 1st Navratra.
March 20: Banks in Kerala, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, and Andhra Pradesh will remain shut for Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) and Jumat-ul-Vida.
March 21: Banks will be closed across a large number of states, including Assam, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Manipur, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Srinagar, due to Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr), Khutub-E-Ramzan, and Sarhul.
March 22: All banks will remain closed as it is a Sunday.
Why are banks closing?
Several festivals are being observed this week. These include Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Telugu New Year, Eid-ul-Fitr, Ramzan-Id, Jumat-ul-Vida, Sajibu Nongmapanba, 1st Navratra, Khutub-E-Ramzan, and Sarhul. Different states will observe different holidays depending on local and regional celebrations.
Which services will be available?
Branch-based services will not be accessible during these holidays. Cheque clearances, large cash deposits, and demand draft issuance will remain unavailable. Customers who need these services must visit their branch before or after the holiday period.
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However, digital banking will continue to work normally. Online banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and UPI can be used for routine transactions. Fund transfers and bill payments will also remain available throughout the holiday period.
