If you have pending bank-related tasks, it’s crucial to complete them soon, as banks will remain closed on multiple days between March 9 and March 28, 2025. These holidays include 5 Sundays, 2 Saturdays (second and fourth), and the Holi festival. While banking operations like checkbook issuance and passbook updates may be affected, online banking services will remain active.
Types of Bank Holidays in India
In India, bank holidays are categorized into two types:
- National Holidays (Gazetted Holidays): These are observed across the entire country.
- Government Holidays: These may vary by state. While central government holidays apply nationwide, state holidays are specific to certain regions.
Banks are also closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Regional holidays may apply to individual states and do not necessarily affect banks in other regions.
March Bank Holiday List 2025
- March 9: Sunday
- March 13: Holika Dahan (Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ranchi, and Thiruvananthapuram)
- March 14: Holi Holiday
- March 15: Yaoseng Day (Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Patna)
- March 16: Sunday
- March 22: Fourth Saturday, Bihar Day
- March 23: Sunday
- March 27: Shab-e-Qadr (Jammu and Srinagar)
- March 28: Jamaat-ul-Vida (Jammu and Srinagar)
- March 30: Sunday
Bank Operations on March 31 and April 1
As per the RBI holiday calendar, March 31 is a bank closing day, meaning banks will be operational but focused on year-end processes. All banks will remain open on this day.
Eid will also be observed on March 31. Although Eid is generally a bank holiday across most states, this time banks will remain open nationwide except in Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh.
On April 1, banks will observe a holiday in most parts of the country for account closing procedures. However, in Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh, banks will remain operational.
Online Banking Services During Bank Holidays
Even during bank holidays, customers can efficiently manage their financial needs using various digital banking services:
- Net Banking: Customers can perform transactions, bill payments, and check their account balance via their bank’s official website or mobile app.
- UPI (Unified Payments Interface): Securely transfer money through UPI apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm.
- Mobile Banking: Using your bank’s mobile app, you can access services like fund transfers, mobile recharges, and utility bill payments.
- ATM Services: ATMs remain available 24/7 for cash withdrawals, balance checks, and mini statements. Many ATMs also offer cardless cash withdrawal options.
Important Tip
To avoid inconvenience, customers are advised to check with their local bank branch about specific holidays applicable in their region before visiting the bank.
