Bank Holiday Alert: Banks to Remain Closed for 3 Consecutive Days on 13, 14, and 15 March – Check Full List of States
✅ Bank Holidays in March 2025: Banks to Remain Closed for 3 Days During Holi Festival – Check State-Wise Holiday List
As Holi 2025 approaches, bank customers across India should stay informed about the upcoming bank holidays. According to the official Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed for three consecutive days in many states due to Holi celebrations. If you have any urgent banking work, it is advisable to complete it before March 13, 2025, to avoid inconvenience.
The holidays have been declared as per the state-wise festival schedule, and different states will observe bank holidays on different dates. Check the complete list of states where banks will remain closed from March 13 to March 15, 2025.
✅ Why Will Banks Remain Closed for 3 Days?
The festival of Holi will be celebrated in different parts of the country on different dates. While some states will celebrate Holika Dahan on March 13, other states will observe Dhulandi (Holi of Colors) on March 14. In some states, Holi celebrations will continue till March 15, 2025.
As a result, banks will remain closed in many states for three consecutive days from March 13 to March 15, 2025.
✅ Bank Holiday Dates and Affected States
Here is the detailed list of bank holidays based on the state-wise festival celebrations:
📅 March 13, 2025 (Thursday) – Holika Dahan Holiday
On March 13, 2025, banks will remain closed in the following states:
| State Name | Reason for Holiday |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (UP) | Holika Dahan |
| Uttarakhand | Holika Dahan |
| Jharkhand | Holika Dahan |
| Kerala | Holika Dahan |
👉 However, banks in Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, and Karnataka will remain open on this day.
📅 March 14, 2025 (Friday) – Dhulandi (Holi of Colors)
On March 14, 2025, which is celebrated as Dhulandi (the main Holi day) in many states, banks will remain closed in the following states:
| State Name | Reason for Holiday |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Holi Festival (Dhulandi) |
| Rajasthan | Holi Festival (Dhulandi) |
| Uttar Pradesh (UP) | Holi Festival (Dhulandi) |
| Madhya Pradesh (MP) | Holi Festival (Dhulandi) |
| Bihar | Holi Festival (Dhulandi) |
| Haryana | Holi Festival (Dhulandi) |
👉 Banks in South India like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Tripura, Manipur, and Nagaland will remain open on this day.
📅 March 15, 2025 (Saturday) – Continuation of Holi Celebrations
On March 15, 2025, Holi celebrations will still continue in some states, resulting in a bank holiday. However, since this day is the third Saturday of the month, banks are not mandated to remain closed, but in some states, there will still be holidays.
| State Name | Reason for Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tripura | Holi Celebrations |
| Manipur | Holi Celebrations |
| Odisha | Holi Celebrations |
| Bihar | Holi Celebrations |
👉 In other states, banks will remain open as it is a working Saturday.
✅ Complete List of Bank Holidays in March 2025
Apart from Holi holidays, there are other bank holidays in March 2025. Here is the complete list of bank holidays in March 2025:
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Affected States |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13 | Thursday | Holika Dahan | UP, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Kerala |
| March 14 | Friday | Dhulandi (Holi) | Delhi, Rajasthan, MP, UP, Bihar, Haryana |
| March 15 | Saturday | Holi Celebration | Bihar, Odisha, Manipur, Tripura |
| March 16 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All States |
| March 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Holiday | All States |
| March 23 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All States |
| March 27 | Thursday | Shab-e-Qadr | Jammu and Kashmir |
| March 28 | Friday | Jumma-tul-Vida | Jammu and Kashmir |
| March 30 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All States |
| March 31 | Monday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Most States except Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh |
✅ What Should You Do If Banks Are Closed?
Since banks will remain closed for 3 consecutive days in many states, customers are advised to:
- ✅ Complete all banking tasks (like cash withdrawal, fund transfer, or document submission) before March 13, 2025.
- ✅ Use Net Banking, Mobile Banking, and ATMs for any banking transactions.
- ✅ Avoid visiting bank branches during the holiday period.
✅ Will Online Banking Be Available During Bank Holidays?
Yes, despite the bank branches being closed, you can still perform most banking operations like:
- 💻 Net Banking – Transfer funds, pay bills, and check your account balance.
- 📱 Mobile Banking – Access mobile banking apps for instant transactions.
- 🏧 ATM Services – Withdraw or deposit cash through ATMs without any issue.
- 💳 UPI Payments – Use UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm for payments.
✅ How to Check the Bank Holiday List in Your State?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a state-wise bank holiday list every year. You can check the official list of bank holidays on the RBI’s official website:
✅ Final Words
If you have any important work in the bank, make sure to complete it before March 13, 2025. Since banks will remain closed for three consecutive days (March 13, 14, and 15) in many states, there may be a huge rush in banks once they reopen.
👉 Plan your banking transactions accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
👉 For quick fund transfers, always use net banking, mobile banking, or UPI services.
