Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most significant Islamic festivals, heralds the end of Ramadan. It is observed as a public holiday in India. This typically leads to widespread closures of schools, banks and government offices. As the festival follows the lunar calendar, its date changes annually. In 2026, it is expected to fall on either March 20 or 21 March, subject to moon sighting.
The timing of Eid 2026 in India will be confirmed only after the traditional moon sighting on Chand Raat. A sighting on the evening of March 19 would place Eid on March 20, while its absence would push celebrations to March 21. Accordingly, here's a breakdown of when schools, banks, government offices and stock markets are scheduled to remain closed for Eid 2026.
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Bank Holiday On Eid 2026
As per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) official holiday list, banks will remain closed for two days, March 20 and 21, in different parts of India to mark Eid-ul-Fitr.
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March 20: Banking operations will be suspended in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh due to Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan).
March 21: Banks will remain shut in all of India except Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for Eid-ul-Fitr / Khutub-E-Ramzan. In addition, it is also the day for Sarhul in Jharkhand.
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Stock Market Holiday On Eid 2026
According to the National Stock Exchange's official holiday list, March 21 is a holiday for marking Eid-ul-Fitr. This holiday falls on a Saturday.
School Holiday On Eid 2026
Educational institutions are likely to be closed on Saturday, March 21, in most parts of the country. Some regions have scheduled the holiday for either March 20 or 21, reflecting uncertainty around the moon sighting.
Government Holiday On Eid 2026
As per the Central Government's official holiday list, March 21 will be observed as a nationwide holiday to mark Eid-ul-Fitr. Therefore, all central government offices will remain shut on this day. The state government offices will follow the schedule of the respective state governments.
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