If you have banking tasks to complete in March, it’s important to be aware of the upcoming holidays. Banks across various states in India will remain closed for 14 days in March 2025. These holidays include five Sundays, two Saturdays, and several festival-related closures. Major festivals such as Holi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, and Parsi New Year will impact banking operations in different regions.
It’s essential to note that banks do not close nationwide on all holidays—closures depend on the state-specific observances. Below is the complete list of bank holidays in March 2025:
Below is a city-wise breakdown of major bank holidays in March 2025:
| Date | Cities Affected |
|---|---|
| March 7 | Ranchi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Dehradun |
| March 13 | Multiple cities across India |
| March 14 | Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur, Jaipur, Raipur, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar |
| March 15 | Jammu, Srinagar, Shimla |
| March 22 | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Guwahati |
| March 27 | Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) |
| March 28 | Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi |
| March 31 | Multiple locations |
Since banking operations will be interrupted on various dates, customers are advised to plan their bank-related work accordingly. Digital banking services such as mobile banking, net banking, and ATMs will remain operational during these holidays.
Stay informed and check with your local bank branch to confirm specific closures in your area.
