Bank Holidays in March 2026: Important Dates to Note

March 2026 will see a total of 18 bank holidays across India, including Sundays and regional festivals. Key dates include Holi, Eid, and Ram Navami. While branches will be closed, online banking services will remain available. It's crucial to plan your banking activities around these holidays to avoid any disruptions. Check with your local bank for specific closures in your area.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 26, 2026, 16:15 IST

Overview of Bank Holidays in March 2026

In March 2026, banks will not operate for a total of 18 days. According to the holiday calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there will be five Sundays (March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29) and the second and fourth Saturdays (March 14 and 28) when banks will be closed. Additionally, 11 days will see bank closures due to various festivals and regional observances across different states.

If you have any essential banking tasks in March, such as deposits, withdrawals, loan-related activities, or other transactions, be sure to keep these holidays in mind. Note that online banking, mobile apps, UPI, and ATMs will still be operational during these days, but physical branches will be closed.

Key Bank Holidays in March 2026 (By Festival/Cause)

March 2 (Monday): Holika Dahan – Closed mainly in Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur, Lucknow).

March 3 (Tuesday): Holi (Second Day)/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra/Holika Dahan – Closed in several states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, etc. (Cities like Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, etc.).

March 4 (Wednesday): Holi/Dhulaiti/Yawosang (Second Day) – Closed in Gujarat, Tripura, Mizoram, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, etc.

March 13 (Friday): Chapchar Kut – Closed in Mizoram (Aizawl).

March 17 (Tuesday): Shab-e-Qadr – Closed in Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu, Srinagar).

March 19 (Thursday): Gudi Padwa/Ugadi/Telugu New Year/Sajibu Nongmapanba/Navratri Begins – Closed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Manipur, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, etc.

March 20 (Friday): Ugadi/Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramadan) Related – Closed in some states (like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc.).

March 21 (Saturday): Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid) – Closed in several states (Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, etc.).

March 27 (Friday): Ram Navami – Closed in various states (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, etc.).

Important Note

The holiday for Mahavir Jayanti on March 31 has been canceled by the RBI, meaning most banks will remain open that day.

Holidays may vary by state and city, so it's advisable to confirm with your local bank branch or check the official RBI website. Since holidays are often regional due to festivals, they are not uniform across the country.

Plan your banking activities in advance to avoid any inconvenience!