RBI, via document RBI/2025-26/204 DoR.CO.SOG(Leg) No. 401/09.08.024/2025-26, dated February 03, 2026, informs all agency banks that all branches of banks dealing with government receipts and payments should remain open for transactions on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday-Public Holiday). This is to account for all government transactions related to receipts and payments in the Financial Year 2025-26. Banks should also publicize the availability of banking services on this day. The contact person is Dr. Sudarsana Sahoo, Chief General Manager.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: The regulator issuing instructions for banks to remain open.
All Agency Banks: Banks that handle government transactions and are directed to stay open.
March 31, 2026: The date for which banks are requested to remain open for public.
भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
www.rbi.org.in
RBI/2025-26/204
DoR.CO.SOG(Leg) No. 401/09.08.024/2025-26 February 03, 2026
All Agency Banks
Madam / Dear Sir
All Agency Banks to remain open for public on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
The Government of India has made a request to keep all branches of the banks dealing with
Government receipts and payments open for transactions on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday-Public
Holiday) so as to account for all the Government transactions relating to receipts and payments in
the Financial Year 2025-26 itself. Accordingly, Agency Banks are advised to keep all their branches
dealing with government business open on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday).
2. Banks shall give due publicity about the availability of above banking services on this day.
Yours faithfully
(Dr. Sudarsana Sahoo)
Chief General Manager