March 2026 will witness several bank holidays across India, primarily due to various festivals celebrated in different states. It is essential for customers to check their local holiday schedule to avoid any disruptions. Below is a detailed state-wise breakdown of bank holidays for March 2026.
State-Wise Bank Holidays in March 2026
- March 2, 2026: Holika Dahan – Banks will be closed in Uttar Pradesh.
- March 3, 2026: Holi, Dol Jatra, and Dhulandi – Banks will be closed in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh.
- March 4, 2026: Holi and Dhuleti – Closures will occur in Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, and Himachal Pradesh.
- March 13, 2026: Chapchar Kut – Banks in Mizoram will observe a holiday.
- March 17, 2026: Shab-I-Qadr – Banks in Jammu & Kashmir will be closed for the celebration.
- March 19, 2026: Gudhi Padwa and Ugadi Festival – Banks will be closed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Srinagar.
- March 20, 2026: Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan)/Jumat-ul-Vida – Banks in Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Srinagar will be closed.
- March 21, 2026: Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) and other festivals – Closures in Assam, Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya.
- March 26, 2026: Shree Ram Navami – Banks will close in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Nagpur, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
Overview of March 2026 Bank Holidays
| Date | Holiday Description |
|---|---|
| March 2 | Holika Dahan |
| March 3 | Holi (Second Day), Dol Jatra, Dhulandi, Holika Dahan, Attukal Pongala |
| March 4 | Holi, Dhuleti, Yaosang (2nd Day) |
| March 13 | Chapchar Kut |
| March 17 | Shab-I-Qadr |
| March 19 | Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi Festival, Telugu New Year, Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba), 1st Navratra |
| March 20 | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan), Jumat-ul-Vida |
| March 21 | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr), Khutub-E-Ramzan, Sarhul |
| March 26 | Shree Ram Navami |
As a reminder, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will also observe general holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. It is recommended to check local bank holiday lists in advance to plan your visits effectively.
