Holi 2025 Bank Holiday: Check Where Banks Will Be Closed as Per RBI List

By Siddhi Jain | Mar 10, 2025, 19:56 IST

Holi, one of India’s most significant festivals, brings bank holidays in several parts of the country. However, banks will not be closed nationwide. Find out where banks will remain shut and where they will stay open on Holi 2025.

Bank Closures for Holi 2025

March is here, and Holi is just around the corner. Holika Dahan falls on March 13, while Dhulandi (the festival of colors) is on March 14. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar, some states will observe bank closures, while others will continue regular operations.

Where Will Banks Be Closed on March 13 and 14?

According to the RBI holiday schedule:

March 13 (Holika Dahan & Attukal Pongala Festival): Banks will be closed in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Kerala. Banks in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai will remain operational.
March 14 (Dhulandi – Holi of Colors): Banks across most of India will be closed except in Karnataka, Odisha, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Kerala, and Nagaland.

Bank Closures on March 15

Certain states will celebrate Holi on March 15, resulting in bank holidays in:

Tripura, Odisha, Manipur, and Bihar.
However, banks in the rest of India will remain open as March 15 is the third Saturday, which is a regular working day.
March 16 (Sunday) – Banks will be closed nationwide as it is a weekend holiday.

Upcoming Bank Holidays After March 16

Several other bank holidays will follow Holi in March 2025:

March 22 (Bihar Day): Banks will be closed only in Bihar.
March 27 (Shab-e-Qadr): Banks will be closed in Jammu and Kashmir.
March 28 (Jumat-ul-Vida): Banks in Jammu and Kashmir will remain shut.
March 31 (Eid-ul-Fitr/Ramzan-Eid): Banks will be closed across the country except in Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh.
Additionally, March 22 (Fourth Saturday), March 23 (Sunday), and March 30 (Sunday) will be national bank holidays.

State-Specific Holidays

Bank holidays differ across states, as per RBI guidelines. The official RBI website provides a detailed list of state-wise holidays, including local festivals and special occasions.

Banking Services on Holidays

Despite these closures, customers won’t face major disruptions, as most banking services are available online. You can carry out transactions, pay bills, and manage accounts through internet banking, UPI, and mobile banking apps. However, if you have essential in-branch banking tasks, it’s best to complete them before the holiday dates to avoid inconvenience.