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Bank Holiday: Are banks open today—Saturday, March 21, 2026—or not? Many people are confused about this matter, as there is often uncertainty regarding whether banks remain open on Saturdays. In some states, banks were closed even on March 20 due to Eid. However, Eid is being celebrated across India today. Given this context, let us find out exactly where banks will remain closed today, March 21.

Bank customers were uncertain regarding this year's Eid holiday, as it depends largely on the sighting of the moon on 'Chaand Raat' (the eve of Eid). To provide clarity regarding the bank holiday for Ramadan Eid, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a formal schedule specifying which states would observe bank closures on March 20 and March 21.

Today's Bank Holiday: Where will banks remain closed today?
Today, March 21, 2026 (Saturday), banks will remain closed in most major cities on the occasion of Eid. Banks are closed today—March 21, 2026—in the following regions: Assam, Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Srinagar.

Despite bank holidays, digital services will remain fully operational. You can transact through UPI payments, IMPS transfers, and net banking. You can withdraw money from an ATM and check your balance. Customers can avoid any inconvenience by using online transactions.

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