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If you are thinking of completing any important work to the bank today, then this news is very important for you. According to the official list of holidays released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will not function in many major cities of the country today, March 27, 2026 (Friday). Due to regional holiday on the occasion of ‘Shri Ram Navami’, customers may find the branches locked. In which cities is there a bank holiday today? According to the RBI calendar, banks will remain closed today in cities like Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Patna, Ranchi and Vijayawada due to the festival of Ram Navami. However, this holiday is not applicable to the entire country; In those states where Ram Navami has special local significance, a holiday has been declared in the banks. Banking services will continue as normal in other states. Complete calendar of holidays for March 2026 The month of March has been full of festivals and weekly holidays. Many holidays are also falling in the last days of the month: 27 March (Friday): Shri Ram Navami (holiday in 6 states) 28 March (Saturday): Second Saturday (banks closed in the entire country) 29 March (Sunday): Weekly holiday (banks closed in the entire country) 31 March (Tuesday): Shri Mahavir Jayanti (holiday in 15 states) Branches closed, but digital services will remain operational. Even though physical bank branches are closed today, there is no need to panic the customers. No need. In this era of modern banking, your financial needs will not stop: Net Banking and Mobile Apps: You can make fund transfers and bill payments 24×7. ATM Services: ATMs will remain fully operational for cash withdrawal or deposit. UPI Transactions: Services like Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm will work without any interruption. Customer Care: The helpline service of the bank will be available in case of any emergency. Categories of RBI HolidaysThe Reserve Bank divides its holidays into three main categories. Divides into: Holidays under ‘Negotiable Instruments Act’. ‘Real-Time Gross Settlement’ (RTGS) holidays. Holidays to closing of bank accounts. Customers are advised to keep checking their bank’s mobile notifications and make maximum use of digital means to avoid any inconvenience.