New Delhi, March 15 -- Private and public sector banks across several parts of India will remain closed for five days next week, including the Sunday weekend holiday, between 16 and 22 March, 2026.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed a total of 18 holidays during the month for all lenders, including the State Bank of India (SBI). This includes the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays.

Unless a specific public or regional holiday is declared, banks typically remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month.

Overall, bank holidays across states may differ due to regional and local requirements. So, it's best for an user to check with their local bank branch for their approved holi...