Customers planning to visit bank branches this week should check holiday schedules in advance to avoid any inconvenience. Banks in India celebrate a mix of national and state holidays, so closing dates may vary by region. Many banks will be closed this week due to official festivals and celebrations. Additionally, branches will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of March, as per the directions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Customers should plan ahead for services such as large cash deposits, check clearing and other branch-based transactions.When will banks remain closed this week?
- March 2, 2026: Banks in
Uttar Pradesh It remains closed to Holika Dahan - March 3, 2026: The states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will see banks closed in observance of Holi (second day) /
Dol Jatra / Dolandi / Holika Dahan /Atukal Pongala . - March 4, 2026: Banks will remain closed in Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Holi/Dhuleti/Yaosang.
While physical branches will not be open on these dates, customers can continue to use digital banking channels. Online banking, mobile apps, ATMs and UPI services will remain operational, allowing money transfer, bill payments and other routine transactions.
However, branch services, including clearing cheques, issuing demand bills and large cash deposits, will not be available on the aforementioned holidays. Customers are encouraged to complete such tasks in advance and rely on digital platforms during lockdowns.