Maharashtra Bank Holiday Confusion: Will Banks Close for 3 Days After Ajit Pawar's Demise?

• Maharashtra government declared three days of state mourning (Jan 28-30, 2026) after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's plane crash.
• State government offices will be closed, and the national flag will fly at half-mast; however, schools and educational institutions will remain open.
• Nationalized banks in Maharashtra are NOT officially closed on January 29, as per RBI's holiday calendar and state government circulars.
• Banks like SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, and Bank of India will operate normally, but local closures or disruptions are possible in Baramati due to Ajit Pawar's funeral.
• Customers are advised to confirm with local branches, especially in Baramati, for urgent banking needs; net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM services will remain operational.

Why It Matters: Despite state mourning, nationalized banks in Maharashtra are open, but local disruptions are possible in Baramati.