Banks will be closed for 18 days in March, including Holi and Ram Navami. Here's how to handle your important work.
March 2026 Bank Holidays: Banks will be closed for a total of 18 days in March 2026 due to festivals and weekly holidays. The stock market will also be closed for 12 days, including Holi and Ram Navami. However, online banking and ATM services will remain operational. Be sure to check the holiday list before visiting the bank.
March 2026 Bank Holidays: If you have any important banking work next month, plan ahead. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will be closed for a total of 18 days in March. In addition to weekly holidays (5 Sundays and 2 Saturdays), banks will be closed for 11 days due to local festivals and national holidays in various states.
| Date | Reason for Closure | Closed Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 March | Sunday | All locations |
| 2 March | Holika Dahan | Uttar Pradesh |
| 3 March | Holi | In 15 states |
| 4 March | State-specific festivals | In 17 states |
| 8 March | Sunday | All locations |
| 13 March | Chapchar Kut | Mizoram |
| 14 March | Second Saturday | All locations |
| 15 March | Sunday | All locations |
| 17 March | Shab-e-Qadr | Jammu and Srinagar |
| 19 March | Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and beginning of Navratri | In 11 states |
| 20 March | Eid-ul-Fitr and Jumat-ul-Vida | In 5 states |
| 21 March | Ramzan Eid and Sarhul | All locations |
| 22 March | Sunday | All locations |
| 26 March | Shri Ram Navami | In 13 states |
| 27 March | Shri Ram Navami | In 6 states |
| 28 March | Second Saturday | All locations |
| 29 March | Sunday | All locations |
| 31 March | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | In 15 states |
Digital Services Will Remain Operational
Even though bank branches are closed, you can conduct your transactions without interruption through online banking, mobile apps, and ATMs.
When will the stock market be closed?
The stock market will be closed for a total of 12 days this month.
Weekly holidays: 9 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Festival holidays:
- March 3: Holi
- March 26: Shri Ram Navami
- March 31: Shri Mahavir Jayanti
