Banks across multiple Indian states will shut their doors on March 26, 2026, to honor Sri Rama Navami, a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
Regions such as Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh will see branch closures, affecting local customers.
Despite the closures, online banking and ATM services will remain operational, ensuring access to funds during the holiday.
The stock market will also observe the holiday, with both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) closing their trading floors.
Sri Rama Navami, which falls on a Thursday, is determined by the sunrise rule, with the Navami Tithi beginning at 11:48 AM and concluding the next day at 10:06 AM.
Major cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata will also experience bank closures, though the holiday applies selectively across states.
With a total of 18 bank holidays in March according to the Reserve Bank of India, this festival is a significant observance in the Hindu calendar.
The next bank holiday following Sri Rama Navami will be on March 27 for Chaite Dasain.
As the date approaches, officials and communities are preparing for the celebrations, which hold deep cultural significance.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional services or changes to banking operations during this festive period.
