Banks Holidays: Visiting Branch Next Week For Urgent Work? Only 2 Days Operational Between March 27-April 4

Remember to note there are only two working days between 27 March and 4 April. Among these holidays there are four Sundays and two second Saturdays including Holi.

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If you have an urgent bank work, then make sure to get it done by this week oe else you will have to wait till 4 April. Remember to note there are only two working days between 27 March and 4 April. Among these holidays there are four Sundays and two second Saturdays including Holi.

The bank branches in Patna will remain closed for four consecutive days as 30 March is also a holiday, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holidays list. Also Read: Pakistan Journalist Vocal For Hindu Rights Shot Dead At Daylight; 'Justice For Ajay Lalwani' Echoes On Social Media

On 31 March, banks may not serve the customers as it is the last day of the financial year. Those who intend to visit the bank should plan their visit only on days when the banks are opened to avoid any inconvenience.

Even as the bank branches will be shut closed on these days, mobile and internet banking will continue to be functional. Hence, customers can undertake most transactions online. Customers should also note that 1 April is again not working and 2 April is Good Friday. The banks will remain closed on April 1 to close their yearly accounts.

Banks across different states will be closed for work on March 22, 29 and 30.

 Check list of bank holidays

27 March- Last Saturday

28 March- Sunday

29 March- Holi

30 March- Holiday in Patna branch. Rest regions it will be working

31 March- Year-end holiday

1 April- Bank closing of accounts

2 April- Good Friday

3 April- Saturday - Working Day

4 April- Sunday

Some bank holidays are subjected to state based on the occasion which vary from one state to another. In accordance with the RBI calendar, other than four Sundays and two Saturdays, banks will remain closed on gazetted holidays across the country.

Meanwhile, the recent pan-India bank strike on 15-16 March disrupted banking services including cash withdrawals, deposits, loan disbursements and cheque clearances. The members belonging to various bank unions, under the joint platform of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) call the strike against the privatisation of two more government-owned banks, as announced in the Union Budget 2021 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.