Mahavir Jayanti, a prominent festival in Jainism, commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks in India observe holidays during this significant occasion under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Bank holidays are not consistent nationwide; they vary from city to city, reflecting local observances.

In 2026, there was uncertainty regarding bank operations on March 30 and March 31. Generally, banks operated normally on March 30, but several key cities observed holidays on March 31. Below is a detailed city-wise overview showing the status of banks for both days.

City-wise Bank Status on March 30 and 31, 2026

The operational status of banks across various cities on the specified dates has been compiled as follows:

In Agartala, banks will be open on both March 30 and March 31. Ahmedabad will see banks operational on March 30 but closed on March 31. Aizawl and Bhubaneswar have banks open on both days. In Belapur, banks will remain open on March 30 but will not operate on March 31. Bangalore has banks closed on March 30 and open again on March 31. Bhopal will see banks open on March 30 but closed on March 31. In Chennai, banks will close on March 31, although they are open on March 30.

Guwahati and Hyderabad will keep their banks open on both days. Imphal, Itanagar, Gangtok, and Shillong also have banks available on both dates. Jaipur, however, has banks closed on March 31 while being open on March 30. Jammu, Kanpur, and Kolkata will see banks closed on March 31, with operations available on March 30.

In Lucknow, March 31 will also be a bank holiday while operations will continue on March 30. Mumbai and Nagpur will observe closed banks on March 31 while remaining operational the day before. Panaji and Patna have differing statuses, with banks open on March 30 but closed on March 31 in Patna, while Panaji remains open on both days. Raipur, Ranchi, and Srinagar have banks open on March 30 but closed on March 31.

In Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada, banks will function normally on both days, maintaining accessibility for residents. It is pertinent for customers to verify local holiday schedules before visiting bank branches, as variations exist widely.

Despite the closure of many bank branches on March 31, essential banking services like mobile banking, ATMs, and online fund transfers will still be operational, providing customers uninterrupted access to banking needs.

Long or Short, get news the way you like. No ads. No redirections. Download Newspin and Stay Alert, The CSR Journal Mobile app, for fast, crisp, clean updates!

App Store –  https://apps.apple.com/in/app/newspin/id6746449540 

Google Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inventifweb.newspin&pcampaignid=web_share