Banks in India remain closed on various days throughout the year, including national holidays, regional festivals, and special occasions. If you have banking-related work this month, it is essential to check the list of holidays before visiting the bank. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided a state-wise list of bank holidays for March 2025.
Public Holidays in March: RBI-Listed Bank Closures
It is important to note that while bank branches will be closed on designated holidays as per the RBI holiday calendar, all online and digital banking services will continue to function. Customers can still perform transactions through mobile banking apps, UPI, and net banking without any disruption.
Full List of Bank Holidays in March 2025 Across India
In March 2025, there will be a total of 14 non-working days, including national holidays, regional observances, and the standard second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays when banks remain closed.
| SNo. | Date | Day | Occasion | States Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 2, 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All States |
| 2 | March 7, 2025 | Friday | Chapchar Kut | Mizoram |
| 3 | March 8, 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday | All States |
| 4 | March 9, 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All States |
| 5 | March 13, 2025 | Thursday | Holika Dahan, Attukal Pongal | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Kerala, Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6 | March 14, 2025 | Friday | Holi (Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra) | Most states except Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala, and Nagaland; major cities affected include Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Patna, Jaipur, and more. |
| 7 | March 15, 2025 | Saturday | Holi/Yaosang Second Day | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Patna |
| 8 | March 16, 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All States |
| 9 | March 22, 2025 | Saturday | Bihar Day, Fourth Saturday | Bihar and Nationwide (All States) |
| 10 | March 23, 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All States |
| 11 | March 27, 2025 | Thursday | Shab-e-Qadr | Jammu, Srinagar |
| 12 | March 28, 2025 | Friday | Jamaat-ul-Vida | Jammu, Kashmir |
| 13 | March 30, 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | All States |
| 14 | March 31, 2025 | Monday | Ramzan-Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr) | All States except Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh |
Key Takeaways
- Ensure you complete your banking transactions in advance, as physical bank branches will remain closed on these days.
- Digital banking services like UPI, net banking, and mobile banking apps will continue to function, allowing transactions even on holidays.
- Regional holidays may vary, so it is advisable to check with your local bank branch for confirmation.
Stay informed and plan your banking activities accordingly to avoid any inconvenience during bank holidays in March 2025.
