The Reserve Bank of India issued a notification advising all agency banks to keep branches dealing with government receipts and payments open for public transactions on 31 March 2026, even though it is a public holiday. The direction follows a Government of India request aimed at ensuring government receipts and payments are accounted for within financial year 2025-26. Banks are also required to give due publicity on the availability of these banking services on the day.
Reserve Bank of India 2026-02-03
Reserve Bank of India instructs agency banks to keep government-business branches open on 31 March 2026 public holiday
The Reserve Bank of India has instructed agency banks to keep branches handling government transactions open on 31 March 2026, despite it being a public holiday, to ensure financial year-end accounting. Banks must also publicize the availability of these services.