March Bank Holidays 2026: Complete List Of Festival Holidays, Weekend And State-Wise Closures

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 19:50

March in 2026 is just around the corner, and with it comes a mix of festivals, regional observances, and the usual weekly breaks that keep our banking schedules interesting. If you're planning your finances, errands, or even a short getaway, knowing the bank holidays this month can save you a last-minute surprise. Here's a detailed guide for March 2026.

Regular Weekly Closures

Like every month, banks in India follow the standard RBI rules for weekly closures:

Sundays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March
Second & Fourth Saturdays: 14, 28 March

These are non-working days for all banks, so any in-person banking will have to wait until the next working day.

Festival And Official Bank Holidays

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Here are the key festival days that impact bank operations in specific states:

2 March - Holika Dahan

Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Kanpur) - banks closed.

3 March - Holi / Dol Jatra / Dhulandi (Second Day)

Banks are closed in states that observe Holi on this day: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.

4 March - Holi (Dhuleti) / Yaosang 2nd Day

Closures apply in: Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, Odisha, Manipur, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and other regions where Holi falls on this day.

19 March - Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Regional New Year

Banks close in: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa), Tamil Nadu (Telugu New Year), Goa and other areas that celebrate this as the regional new year.

20 March - Eid‑ul‑Fitr (Jumat‑ul‑Vida / Ramzan)

Observed across many states including: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, and more.

21 March - Eid‑ul‑Fitr / Ramzan‑Id (Id‑ul‑Fitr)

This day sees closures in many of the same states plus others where it's officially recognised, such as: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Sikkim and others.

26-27 March - Ram Navami

Banks shut in: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka in various parts of the period.

31 March - Mahavir Jayanti

This was initially marked as a closure in many states (like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka), but the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled/modified this holiday in several regions because it falls on the financial year‑end, meaning banks may remain open.

Tips Before You Visit A Bank

Online services normally continue - ATMs, UPI, net‑banking, and mobile apps are usually available even on holiday dates.
State calendars differ - Not every holiday on the national list applies in every state, so double‑check your city's specific list if you're unsure.
RBI revisions happen - Holidays are sometimes added or cancelled (as with 31 March), so it's worth checking the latest notification from your bank or the RBI.

March 2026 is a packed month for both festivals and bank closures across India. From Holi and Ugadi to Eid and Ram Navami, knowing which states observe each holiday can save you a wasted trip to a closed branch. Mark your calendar with your state's specific closures, and plan any banking needs around those dates, it's the simplest way to avoid stress and last‑minute hassles.