Banks to Remain Closed for 14 Days in March: Check State-Wise Holiday List

26 February, 2025
Banks to Remain Closed for 14 Days in March: Check State-Wise Holiday List

Winning Bizness Desk

Mumbai.In March 2025, banks across different states and cities will remain closed for 14 days, including 5 Sundays, 2 Saturdays, and 7 regional holidays. Two major festivals, Holi on March 14 and Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31, will also be observed as bank holidays in several states.

If you have any important banking work, plan accordingly and avoid visiting banks on these holidays. However, customers can still use ATM, internet banking, and mobile banking services, which remain operational despite bank closures.

List of Bank Holidays in March 2025

Bank holidays vary from state to state, depending on local festivals and regional events. Here’s a general breakdown of bank closures in March:

  • Sundays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

  • Second & Fourth Saturday: March 8 and March 22

Regional Holidays (Vary by state and city):

  • March 1: Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)

  • March 4: Maha Shivratri (Some states)

  • March 14: Holi (Majority of states)

  • March 19: Bihar Day (Bihar)

  • March 22: Gudi Padwa/Ugadi (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh)

  • March 25: Dol Jatra (West Bengal)

  • March 31: Eid-ul-Fitr (Across various states)

Before visiting a bank, it is advisable to check the holiday schedule for your specific location.

Online Banking & ATM Services Unaffected

While physical bank branches will be closed on these days, customers can continue using online banking, UPI transactions, ATM withdrawals, and mobile banking services. These digital platforms ensure uninterrupted access to banking facilities even during public holidays.

Stock Market to Remain Closed for 12 Days in March

Apart from banks, the stock market will also remain closed for 12 days in March. Trading will be closed on 10 weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) and on two major festival holidays:

  • March 14: Holi

  • March 31: Eid-ul-Fitr

Investors and traders should plan their transactions accordingly, keeping these non-trading days in mind.

Plan Your Bank Visits in Advance

With multiple holidays lined up in March, customers should complete urgent banking transactions before the scheduled holidays to avoid any inconvenience. For daily financial needs, they can rely on digital payment methods, net banking, and ATMs, which remain operational 24/7.