Bank holiday today, March 21 -- Banks in several parts of India will remain closed on 21 March, 2026, on account of Eid-al-Fitr, which is being observed in the country on Saturday. The holiday applies in major cities like New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai and more.

The bank holiday today is scheduled as part of the RBI bank holiday calendar. Overall, there are 18 bank holidays in March, as per the RBI calendar, which was published at the beginning of this year.

Since bank holidays in India vary by state and are determined based on local festivals and observances, closures may not be uniform across the country. While branches in select cities will remain shut to mark Eid, others may continue operations as usual.

As per guidelines...