Essential Bank Holidays in March 2026: Plan Ahead

As March 2026 approaches, it's essential for customers to be aware of the bank holiday schedule to avoid unnecessary trips. This article outlines the specific dates and occasions when banks will be closed across various states in India. From Holi celebrations to Eid, the list includes important festivals and state observances. Additionally, it highlights that digital banking services will remain available during these holidays, ensuring that customers can still manage their finances conveniently. Check out the detailed state-wise bank holiday list to plan your banking activities effectively.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 27, 2026, 12:12 IST

Understanding March 2026 Bank Holidays

As March 2026 draws near, it is crucial for customers to familiarize themselves with the bank holiday schedule to avoid unnecessary visits to their banks. In India, banks observe a mix of national and state-specific holidays, as outlined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Holiday Calendar. Throughout March, various banks will be closed due to state holidays and festivals, alongside the regular closures on the second and fourth Saturdays. Therefore, customers are encouraged to review the bank holiday list and organize their banking tasks accordingly. Below is the detailed state-wise bank holiday schedule for March 2026.

March 2026 Bank Holidays

Date (March)	States / Union Territories Where Banks Are Closed	Festival / Occasion
2	Uttar Pradesh	Holika Dahan
3	Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh	Holi (Second Day) / Dhuleti / Dol Jatra / Attukal Pongala
4	Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh	Holi / Dhuleti / Yaosang (Second Day)
13	Mizoram	Chapchar Kut
17	Jammu & Kashmir	Shab-e-Qadr
19	Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Srinagar	Gudi Padwa / Ugadi / Telugu New Year / Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba) / First Day of Navratra
20	Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Srinagar, Andhra Pradesh	Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) / Jumat-ul-Vida
21	Assam, Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Srinagar	Ramzan-Id (Eid-ul-Fitr) / Khutub-e-Ramzan / Sarhul
26	Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Nagpur, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh	Shree Ram Navami
27	Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh	Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)
31	Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand	Mahavir Janmakalyanak / Mahavir Jayanti

Despite these holidays, digital banking services such as ATMs, UPI, net banking, and mobile applications will remain operational.