CGA Notification: Agency Banks to Remain Open on March 31, 2026

Ministry of Finance Notification

Department of Expenditure | Controller General of Accounts

Reference: No. R-08/4/2024-GBA-CGA/886-918

Dated: February 12, 2026

Subject: Opening of Agency Banks on March 31, 2026 (Public Holiday on account of Mahavir Janmakalyanak)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive regarding the upcoming close of the financial year. Per notification No. CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S922/42-01-029/2025-2026, all Agency Banks are advised to keep branches dealing with Government receipts and payments open on March 31, 2026.

Despite this date being a public holiday for Mahavir Janmakalyanak, the decision ensures that all Government transactions for the FY 2025-26 are processed and accounted for within the same financial year.

Key Objectives:

• Ensure all Government business transactions are processed and reported in the current Financial Year.
• Arrive at an accurate final cash balance for the Government of India as of March 31, 2026.
• Maintain transparency in Government receipts and payments.

Further details and the official notification can also be accessed directly on the RBI website at www.rbi.org.in.

Download Official OM (PDF)

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