Bank Holiday Alert: When is Ramzan 2026 Ending? Are Banks Closed on March 20 or 21?
There is significant confusion among bank customers regarding the Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr) 2026 bank holidays, as the festival date depends on the traditional moon sighting on Chand Raat. This often leads to uncertainty about the exact holiday schedule.
However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the list of bank holidays, clarifying when banks will remain closed across different states.
When Will Ramzan 2026 End?
Ramzan concludes with the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In 2026, Eid is expected to be observed on March 21, 2026, although the final date may vary slightly depending on moon sighting.
Bank Holiday on March 20, 2026
Banks will remain closed in limited regions on March 20, 2026, on account of:
- Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan)
- Jumat-ul-Vida
Affected Regions:
- Srinagar
- Andhra Pradesh
Bank Holiday on March 21, 2026
A widespread bank holiday will be observed on March 21, 2026, across many states for:
- Ramzan-Id (Eid-ul-Fitr)
- Khutub-E-Ramzan
- Sarhul (regional festival)
Affected States:
Assam, Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Srinagar.
Major Bank Holidays in March 2026
Apart from Eid, banks may remain closed on several regional and national festivals, including:
- Holika Dahan & Holi
- Dol Jatra & Dhulandi
- Attukal Pongala
- Shab-I-Qadr
- Gudhi Padwa & Ugadi
- Telugu New Year
- Navratri (1st Day)
- Ram Navami
- Mahavir Jayanti
These holidays vary depending on the state and local observance.
Important Note for Bank Customers
- Bank holidays are state-specific, so closures may differ
- Online banking, ATMs, and UPI services will remain operational
- Customers are advised to plan transactions in advance
