Bank holiday today, March 26 -- Banks in several parts of India will remain closed on Thursday, 26 March, on account of Shree Ram Navami. The holiday applies in some major cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata.

The bank holiday today is scheduled as part of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, which is released at the beginning of every year. Overall, there are 18 bank holidays in March, according to the RBI calendar.

Bank holidays in India vary by state and are determined based on local festivals and observances. Hence, bank closures may not be uniform across the country. While branches in select cities will remain shut on the occasion of Ram Navami, others may continue to operate as usual.

As per guidelines set...