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News India Live, Digital Desk: This week, due to the festival of Holi, banks remained closed continuously in many states of the country, due to which there is a lot of confusion in the minds of customers regarding today i.e. Saturday, March 7, 2026. If you too are thinking of completing some important bank related work today, then there is good news for you.
Are banks open or closed today (7 March)?
As per the rules of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today Banks open across India on Saturday, March 7, 2026 And work is going on normally.
Reason: 7th March first saturday Is. According to RBI guidelines, banks are closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Banks remain fully operational on the first, third and fifth Saturdays (if any).
When is the next holiday?
Today banks are open, but tomorrow i.e. Sunday 8th March Due to this, all banks across the country will remain closed. Also, next week Second Saturday on March 14 This is the day when there will be a bank holiday again. If any of your work is left today, you may have to wait till Monday (March 9).
Digital services will remain operational
The bank’s digital services remain operational 24×7, irrespective of whether the branches are closed or open.
UPI and Net Banking: You can transfer money online at any time.
ATM Services: ATM machines will function as usual to withdraw cash.
Mobile App: You can use the official app of the bank to check balance or for other services.
Complete list of bank holidays in March 2026
The month of March is full of festivals, so make note of these dates before going to the bank:
8 March: Sunday (weekly holiday)
13 March: Chapchar Kut (Bank closed only in Mizoram)
14 March: Second Saturday (bank closed in all states)
19 March: Gudi Padwa/Ugadi/Navratri (holidays in many states)
March 21: Eid-ul-Fitr (holiday in most states)
26 March: Ram Navami (Banks closed in major states)