Key keywords: Bank holidays March 2024, Indian bank holiday list, state-wise bank closures March 30-April 4, 2024 regional bank holidays, public holiday banking services, NEFT RTGS holiday schedule, bank service disruption alerts, RBI bank holiday notification The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official state-wise bank holiday schedule for the 6-day period from March 30 to April 4, 2024, with 4 gazetted regional and national holidays falling in this window, leading to intermittent over-the-counter service disruptions across 28 states and 8 union territories. Kicking off the holiday sequence, March 30 (Saturday) is observed as Good Friday, a national gazetted holiday that will shut all public sector, private sector, foreign and cooperative banks across 17 states and 3 union territories including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Delhi, Puducherry and Chandigarh. On April 1 (Monday), banks will remain closed in 12 states to mark regional new year celebrations: Maharashtra observes Gudi Padwa, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh celebrate Ugadi, Karnataka marks Yugadi, while West Bengal observes the first day of the Bengali calendar, and Assam marks the start of Rongali Bihu. Additional closures on April 2 will apply to states including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for local regional festivals, while no pan-state bank holidays are scheduled for April 3 and 4 across most parts of the country. It is important to note that apart from the listed gazetted holidays, some regional cooperative banks may observe additional local holidays as notified by their respective state governments, so customers are advised to confirm with their local branch for exact closure timelines to avoid wasted trips. While all physical branch services including cash deposits, over-the-counter withdrawals, check clearance, and demand draft issuance will be fully suspended on official holiday dates, digital banking services including UPI transfers, IMPS, mobile banking and ATM withdrawals will remain operational 24/7 for all customers. However, NEFT and RTGS bulk settlement services will be paused on official holiday dates, so users are advised to schedule high-value transactions at least 2 working days in advance to avoid delays in payment processing for utility bills, EMIs, or business payments. The RBI has also advised all banks to post clear holiday notifications outside all branch premises at least 7 days prior to the scheduled closures, and to ensure adequate cash stock is maintained in ATMs across high-footfall areas including market zones, residential complexes and transport hubs to avoid cash shortages during the holiday period for users who rely on cash transactions.