Mark your calendars, India—March 2026 is loaded with bank holidays. With 18 closure days nationwide due to festivals, weekends, and statutory offs, timely planning is key for banking needs. The RBI’s official list highlights state-specific observances alongside regular breaks like second and fourth Saturdays.
Starting strong: March 1 is Sunday off everywhere. Holika Dahan keeps Uttar Pradesh banks shut on March 2. The vibrant Holi festival on March 3 closes operations in nearly 15 states including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Punjab; select regions add March 4 as an extension.
Sundays on March 8 and 22, plus March 15, ensure routine rests. Mizoram celebrates Chapchar Kut on March 13. Second Saturday falls on March 14, while Shab-e-Qadr affects Jammu and Srinagar on March 17.
A festival flurry hits mid-month: March 19 marks Gudi Padwa/Ugadi/Navratri in 11 states. Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20 is universal, followed by Ramadan Eid/Sarhul on March 21. Shri Ram Navami on March 26 prompts closures, with Dashami in some areas on March 27. Fourth Saturday is March 28, Sunday March 29.
Wrapping up, Shri Mahavir Jayanti on March 31 impacts 15 states. Digital banking remains your lifeline—ATMs, apps, and online portals stay active 24/7.
Stock exchanges join the pause for 12 days total, including three major festivals and weekends. Investors, review this schedule to time your trades perfectly and sidestep disruptions.