Bank Holiday Today, March 19; SBI, PNB and More Closed in Multiple States

Banks in several parts of India are closed today, March 19, on account of multiple regional festivals and cultural celebrations. 

Public and private sector banks remain shut in states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, along with Srinagar. 

The holiday has been announced to mark festivals including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Telugu New Year, Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba), and the first day of Navratri.

States Where Banks Are Closed

Due to the observance of regional festivals, banking operations that require a physical visit to the branch will remain unavailable in several states today. Banks such as State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank will remain closed in the affected regions.

These festivals mark the beginning of the new year in different cultural traditions across India. For instance, Gudi Padwa is widely celebrated in Maharashtra, while Ugadi marks the New Year in states like Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Sajibu Nongmapanba, also known as Cheiraoba, is celebrated in Manipur, and the first day of Navratri is observed in several parts of the country.

How RBI Classifies Bank Holidays?

The Reserve Bank of India categorises bank holidays into three major types. These include holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement holidays and banks’ closing of accounts. Depending on the nature of the holiday, certain banking services may be unavailable at branches.

Bank holidays vary across states based on local festivals and regional observances. However, banks across the country remain closed on national holidays such as Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Other Bank Holidays in March

Several additional bank holidays are scheduled later in March. On March 20, banks will remain closed in regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh due to Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) and Jumat-ul-Vida.

On March 21, banks in many states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will remain closed to mark Ramzan-Id and other regional observances.

Another holiday falls on March 26 for Shree Ram Navami, when banks will remain closed in multiple states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.

Digital Banking Services Remain Available

Although bank branches remain closed on holidays, digital banking services continue to function normally. Customers can still access ATM services, online banking platforms and mobile banking applications.

Transactions through NEFT, IMPS and RTGS are available, while UPI services allow users to send and receive money instantly. These services ensure that essential banking transactions can still be carried out even when bank branches remain closed.

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Conclusion

While banks are closed in several states on March 19 due to regional festivals, customers can continue using digital banking channels for financial transactions. Understanding the RBI holiday calendar can help individuals plan their banking activities in advance and avoid inconvenience during such closures.

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