Bank Holiday Today: Banks Closed in Several Cities for Ram Navami, Check RBI Holiday List
Bank customers in several parts of India may need to postpone branch visits today, as banks are closed on Friday, March 27, 2026, in select cities due to Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain). According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday matrix, bank branches in multiple regional centers are observing a holiday today. However, digital banking services such as UPI, mobile banking, net banking and ATMs remain available as usual.
For customers planning urgent offline banking work — such as cash deposit, cheque clearance, demand draft processing, locker access or in-branch account services — this holiday is important to note. Since branch-level operations are unavailable in holiday-observing cities, planning ahead can help avoid last-minute inconvenience.
Banks Closed Today for Ram Navami
As per the RBI’s official holiday calendar for March 27, 2026, banks are closed in the following cities due to Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain):
- Ahmedabad
- Dehradun
- Jaipur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Patna
- Gangtok
This means customers in these cities may not be able to access normal over-the-counter banking services today.
What Banking Services Will Still Work?
Even though physical branches are closed in the affected cities, most essential online and self-service banking channels will continue to function.
Services Available Today
You can still use:
- UPI for instant payments
- Mobile banking apps
- Internet banking
- ATM cash withdrawal
- Debit/credit card payments
- Online fund transfers such as IMPS, NEFT and RTGS (subject to system timings and bank availability)
This ensures that most day-to-day financial transactions can still be completed without visiting a branch.
Which Services May Be Affected?
While online banking remains active, a few traditional banking functions may face a pause today in holiday cities.
Services That May Not Be Available
- Cash deposit at branch counters
- Cheque-related processing
- Passbook updates inside branches
- Locker visits
- Account opening assistance
- Demand draft or in-person documentation work
So if you had planned any branch-based work today, it may need to be pushed to the next working day.
Another Bank Holiday Coming on March 31
Customers should also note that March 31, 2026 is listed as a bank holiday in many cities for Mahavir Janmakalyanak / Mahavir Jayanti, according to the RBI holiday schedule. That means branch operations may again be affected in several regions later this month.
Banks Likely to Be Closed on March 31 in These Cities
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Kanpur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- New Delhi
- Patna
- Raipur
- Ranchi
This makes it even more important for customers to schedule any urgent in-person banking tasks in advance.
RBI March 2026 Bank Holiday Highlights
The RBI holiday matrix for March 2026 shows multiple state-wise and city-specific holidays across India. These include holidays for:
- Holika Dahan
- Holi / Dhuleti / Dol Jatra
- Chapchar Kut
- Shab-I-Qadr
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year
- Eid-Ul-Fitr
- Ramzan-Id
- Shree Ram Navami
- Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)
- Mahavir Jayanti
It is important to remember that bank holidays in India are not always nationwide. Many are applicable only to specific states or RBI regional offices, which is why customers should always check city-wise holiday status before visiting a branch.
Why You Should Check the Holiday List Before Visiting a Bank
Many people assume that if one bank branch is closed, the entire country is observing a holiday — but that is not always the case. RBI’s holiday list is based on:
- regional festivals,
- state observances,
- local administrative holidays,
- and national banking norms.
So, a holiday in Mumbai or Jaipur may not necessarily apply in Chennai or Kochi, and vice versa.
Final Takeaway
Yes, banks are closed today, Friday March 27, 2026, in several Indian cities due to Ram Navami, according to the RBI holiday list. While online banking and ATM services will continue, branch-related services will remain unavailable in the affected locations.
If you have any important offline banking work lined up, it would be wise to complete it on the next working day and also keep in mind the upcoming March 31 bank holiday in many cities.
