As the Indian markets look to recover from the previous dip in their value, the banking paradigm attains greater importance. The new fiscal year will start on April 1. The RBI will hold its first MPC meeting for the new fiscal year (FY26) between April 7 and 9. Many are anticipating a cut in interest rates and, therefore, a rise in lending.
Are Banks Open This Saturday?
The simple answer to the question is Yes, banks will be operational this Saturday. Last week, the banks were closed on account of it being the Fourth Saturday of the month.
This would take away the need for a vacation by enabling citizens—mostly those who are employed—to use their week off to accomplish crucial bank-related tasks or routine activities.

The other holidays in the remainder of the month include March, including Sunday, March 29. March 29 also marks the Maharashtrian New Year festivity of Gudi Padwa. This will be followed by another bank holiday on March 31, Monday, on account of Id-ul-fitr. |
Other Holidays This Month
The third month of the year, and the last month of FY25, March is coming to an end on March 31.
The other holidays in the remainder of the month include March, including Sunday, March 29. March 29 also marks the Maharashtrian New Year festivity of Gudi Padwa. This will be followed by another bank holiday on March 31, Monday, on account of Id-ul-fitr.
What Can Consumers in Need Do?
All banks are open for virtual business on weekends and other holidays and are accessible. Banking customers can rely don't these virtual services, unless account holders are specifically informed otherwise.

One can also take out cash from any Automated Teller Machine or ATMs of their own or any other bank(s). In case of emergencies, it is advisable to communicate with the bank and reach out to customer care. | Representative Image
These services can be accessed through mobile apps and the internet websites of the associated banks.
One can also take out cash from any Automated Teller Machine or ATMs of their own or any other bank(s). In case of emergencies, it is advisable to communicate with the bank and reach out to customer care.
Services like ATMs, UPIs and other virtual means of transactions are not expected to be affected unless banks inform their customers otherwise for maintenance or security-related reasons.
Moreover, IMPS and NEFT services are also available for fund transfers and other financial transactions.

Nifty Bank
The banking index, the Nifty Bank, as of Thursday, March 27, was trading in green with gains of over 0.60 per cent. In addition to that, the marquee sectoral index has made major expansion in the past week, despite global volatilities.
The Nifty Bank, at the time of writing, made total gains of 1,502.05 points or 3.00 per cent in the past 5 trading days, taking the overall value of the index to 51,555.05.