Bank Holiday: Are banks open today on Ram Navami? Check whether banks are closed in your city on March 26..
Today's Bank Holiday: If you are planning to visit a bank today—March 26th—you should definitely check the bank holiday list beforehand. Banks are closed in various cities across the country today. In India, bank holidays are determined by a combination of national holidays and festivals specific to individual states.
This means that bank branch timings and operations may not be uniform across the entire country. Today, banks will remain closed in several regions due to the festival of Ram Navami. Consequently, the question arises: are banks closed in *your* specific city or state? Let's find out.
Bank Holiday: Are Banks Closed Today?
Due to Ram Navami, banks will remain closed in several states and cities today. The states where banks will observe a holiday include Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Nagpur, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh. Banks in these regions are closed today on account of Ram Navami. Therefore, if you reside in any of these states and are planning a bank visit, you should certainly consult the bank holiday calendar first.
Additionally, banks will also remain closed in certain states on March 27th. The states observing a bank holiday on March 27th include Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh. In these specific states, Ram Navami will be celebrated on the 27th.
This year, Ram Navami is scheduled to be celebrated on March 27th. Although there was some initial confusion regarding the exact date, prominent religious leaders have clarified that March 27th is indeed the most auspicious day to observe this festival. According to the Hindu Panchang (calendar), the Navami Tithi (ninth lunar day) begins at 11:48 AM on March 26th and concludes at 10:06 AM on March 27th. On March 27th, the *Madhyahna* (midday) period—spanning from 11:13 AM to 1:41 PM—is considered highly auspicious. This is the reason why some states have declared a two-day bank holiday, while in others, banks will remain closed on either the 26th or the 27th.
RBI Bank Holiday Calendar: View the RBI Holiday Calendar
Where are banks closed?
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