As February winds down, March 2026 brings a packed calendar of bank holidays across India. Planning a visit to your bank for urgent transactions? Check the holiday list first to avoid last-minute hassles. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain shut for 18 days in various states, including weekends, second and fourth Saturdays, and regional festivals.
The month kicks off with March 1 (Sunday), a nationwide weekly off. On March 2 (Monday), Uttar Pradesh banks close for Holika Dahan. Holi on March 3 (Tuesday) triggers closures in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Punjab, and about 15 other states. Some areas extend the break to March 4 (Wednesday) for the second day of Holi.
Weekly holidays continue on March 8 (Sunday), followed by Chapchar Kut in Mizoram on March 13 (Friday). The second Saturday (March 14) and Sunday (March 15) mean nationwide closures. Shab-e-Qadr shuts banks in Jammu and Srinagar on March 17 (Tuesday).
Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Navratri beginnings lead to holidays in 11 states including Maharashtra on March 19 (Thursday). Eid-ul-Fitr brings a countrywide shutdown on March 20 (Friday), extended to Ramadan Eid and Sarhul on March 21 (Saturday).
March 22 (Sunday) is another weekly off. Shri Ram Navami closes banks on March 26 (Thursday), with some states observing Dashami on March 27 (Friday). The fourth Saturday (March 28) and Sunday (March 29) follow. The month ends with Shri Mahavir Jayanti on March 31 (Tuesday), affecting around 15 states.
Don’t worry if branches are closed—net banking, mobile apps, and ATMs will operate normally for transfers, payments, and more.
Meanwhile, the stock market will halt trading for 12 days: Holi (March 3), Shri Ram Navami (March 26), Shri Mahavir Jayanti (March 31), plus nine weekend days. Plan your financial moves wisely to stay ahead.