Holi & Eid Bank Holidays: Check How Many Days Banks Will Remain Closed in March

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Like every month, banks will observe multiple holidays in March 2025, leading to closures on various dates across different states. Apart from Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, banks will remain shut on several festival-specific holidays. However, online banking, ATMs and digital payment services will continue to function 24/7.

Banks to Remain Closed for 14 Days in March

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Bank Holiday List, banks across India will remain closed for 14 days in March including Holi, Eid-ul-Fitr and other regional festivals. While these holidays vary by state, they fall under the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881, which governs official bank holidays.

List of Bank Holidays in March 2025

March 7 (Friday) – Chapchar Kut (Banks closed in Mizoram)

March 13 (Thursday) – Holika Dahan, Attukal Pongala (Banks closed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Kerala)

March 14 (Friday) – Holi (Dhulandi, Dol Jatra) (Banks closed in most states except Tripura, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala, and Nagaland)

March 15 (Saturday) – Holi (Banks closed in Tripura, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Manipur)

March 22 (Saturday) – Bihar Day (Banks closed in Bihar)

March 27 (Thursday) – Shab-e-Qadr (Banks closed in Jammu and Kashmir)

March 28 (Friday) – Juma-ul-Vida (Banks closed in Jammu and Kashmir)

March 31 (Monday) – Eid-ul-Fitr (Public holiday in most states except Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh)

Plan Ahead for Banking Transactions

Since most of these holidays fall on weekdays, customers are advised to plan their banking activities in advance. While physical bank branches will remain closed, digital banking services including net banking, UPI, and ATMs will be fully operational.

Before visiting a branch, customers should check with their local bank for any specific closures or operational changes due to state-wise variations in holiday observances.