Days banks are closed in Karnataka in March 2026
| Date | Day | Why banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 8 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 14 Mar | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 19 Mar | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa / Ugadi Festival / Telugu New Year's Day / Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba) / 1st Navratra |
| 21 Mar | Saturday | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (Shawal-1) / Khutub-E-Ramzan / Sarhul |
| 22 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 28 Mar | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 29 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 30 Mar | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti |
Highlighted rows are holidays on RBI's list; holiday names are as RBI publishes them.
Working days and long weekends
Banks in Karnataka are open on 21 days in March 2026. Plan around this stretch of three or more closed days in a row:
- 28 Mar to 30 Mar (3 days): Mahavir Jayanti
Cheques deposited just before a closed day clear on the next working day. EMIs and SIPs due on a closed day are usually debited on the next working day. UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, ATMs and net banking work every day.
See every holiday of the year in the Karnataka bank holidays 2026 list, or all states in bank holidays in March 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are banks closed in Karnataka in March 2026?
10 days: 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar. 3 are holidays on RBI's list; the rest are Sundays and bank Saturdays.
Is 19 March 2026 a bank holiday in Karnataka?
Yes: banks are closed for Gudhi Padwa / Ugadi Festival / Telugu New Year's Day / Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba) / 1st Navratra on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
Which Saturdays are banks closed in March 2026?
The second and fourth Saturdays: 14 Mar and 28 Mar. Banks are open on the other Saturdays unless a holiday falls on them.
Do UPI, NEFT and RTGS work on bank holidays?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS run 24×7, including on bank holidays, Sundays and bank Saturdays, as do ATMs and net banking. Cheque clearing and branch services wait for the next working day.
Sources
Last checked on 19 September 2026. Holidays can be added or moved at short notice, for example for elections; confirm with your branch before an important visit.