Get ready for a festive March 2026—banks across India face 18 holiday closures per RBI’s calendar. From Holi to Mahavir Jayanti, combined with weekends and repo Saturdays, it’s a month of planned pauses. Essential errands? Double-check dates to prevent delays.
Detailed itinerary: March 1 Sunday universal. UP’s Holika Dahan March 2. Explosive Holi March 3 hits 15 states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab; some hold March 4 too.
Sundays: 8, 15, 22, 29. Fridays spotlight Mizoram’s Chapchar Kut (13), Jammu/Srinagar Shab-e-Qadr (17). Saturdays: second (14), fourth (28), plus March 21 for Eid/Sarhul.
Thursday March 19 ushers Gudi Padwa/Ugadi/Navratri in Maharashtra and 10 others. Friday March 20: pan-India Eid-ul-Fitr. Thursday March 26: Shri Ram Navami. Friday March 27: select Dashami. Tuesday March 31: Shri Mahavir Jayanti in 15 states.
Reassurance for users: Digital channels—online banking, apps, ATMs—run uninterrupted for all transactions.
Share market enthusiasts note 12 no-trade days: festival trio (3, 26, 31) and nine weekends. Arm yourself with this list for smooth financial navigation through March’s vibrant tapestry.