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    March Bank Holidays 2026: From Holi To Ramzan, Multiple Long Weekends Ahead

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    March brings with it not just the close of the financial year but also an extended list of bank holidays across India. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar for FY2026, banks will observe a total of eighteen holidays during the month, marking major festivals and regional observances such as Holi, Eid al-Fitr and Gudi Padwa, among others.

    With year-end transactions, tax planning and routine financial activities typically peaking during this period, customers are being advised to plan their branch visits carefully.

    Why So Many Holidays In March?

    Bank holidays in India are determined by the RBI under the Negotiable Instruments Act. These include national holidays, state-specific observances, RTGS holidays and mandatory weekly closures on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with all Sundays.

    Because several major festivals fall in March this year, the cumulative count of holidays rises significantly. However, it is important to note that not all eighteen holidays apply uniformly across every state. Some closures are region-specific, depending on local celebrations.

    For customers and businesses, especially those dealing with high-value transactions at the end of the financial year, understanding the applicable dates in their respective states becomes crucial.

    Complete List Of Bank Holidays In March 2026

    As per the RBI calendar, banks across states and Union Territories will remain closed on 18 days.

    While bank branches will be closed on the above dates, digital services will continue uninterrupted. Customers can use online banking platforms, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile banking apps and ATMs as usual.

    Date Day State

    March

    1

     

    Weekend Holiday All Over India

    March

    2

    Holika Dahan Kanpur and Lucknow

    March

    3

     

    Holi (Second Day)/Dol Jatra/Dhulandi/Holika Dahan/Attukal Pongala

    Belapur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada

     

    March

    4

     

    Holi/Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti/Yaosang 2nd Day/Dol Jatra

     

    Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, and Shimla 

    March

    8

     

    Weekend Holiday

    All Over India

    March

    13

     

    Chapchar Kut Aizawl

    March

    14

    Second Saturday All Over India

    March

    15

    Weekend Holiday All Over India

    March

    17

    Shab-I-Qadr Jammu and Srinagar

    March

    19

    Gudhi Padwa/Ugadi Festival/Telugu New Year's Day/Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba)/1st Navratra

    Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Srinagar, and Vijayawada

     

    March

    20

    Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan)/Jumat-ul-Vida

    Jammu, Kochi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada

     

    March

    21

    Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (Shawal-1)/Khutub-E-Ramzan/Sarhul

    Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, and Srinagar

     

    March

    22

    Weekend Holiday All Over India

    March

    26

    Shree Ram Navami

    Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Ranchi, and Shimla

    March

    27

    Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)

    Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Patna, and Vijayawada

     

    March

    28

    Fourth Saturday All Over India

    March

    29

    Weekend Holiday All Over India

    March

    31

    Mahavir Janmakalyanak/Mahavir Jayanti

    Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, and Ranchi

     

    Digital Banking Continues Without Disruption

    While physical branches may remain closed on designated dates, digital banking services will continue to function as usual.

    Customers can access:

    • Online and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance enquiries and bill payments
    • NEFT and RTGS services, subject to operational windows
    • ATM withdrawals and card transactions
    • Online requests for chequebooks, demand drafts and other account-related services

    The RBI’s digital infrastructure ensures that routine banking activities remain uninterrupted even when branches are shut.

    Plan Ahead For In-Branch Work

    Customers who require in-person services, such as document verification, locker access or specialised banking assistance, are encouraged to consult their bank’s official holiday calendar before visiting.

    March is traditionally a busy period for both individuals and businesses due to tax-related filings and account settlements. Factoring in the holiday schedule can help avoid last-minute inconvenience.

    As India transitions deeper into digital financial services, extended holiday schedules no longer mean a complete pause in banking operations. However, informed planning remains essential, particularly during a month as transaction-heavy as March.

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