Bank Holidays in March 2025: Full List of Public and Regional Holidays
Planning your banking transactions for March 2025? It’s essential to be aware of the upcoming bank holidays in March 2025 to avoid any last-minute inconveniences. In this article, we provide a state-wise list of bank holidays for March 2025, including national and regional holidays.
List of Bank Holidays in March 2025
Banks in India will be closed on certain days in March due to festivals, government holidays, and scheduled weekend closures. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
1. March 2, 2025 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
- As a standard weekly holiday, banks will remain closed across India.
2. March 7, 2025 (Friday) – Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
- A regional festival celebrated in Mizoram, leading to bank closures in the state.
3. March 8, 2025 (Saturday) – Second Saturday
- As per RBI regulations, all banks across India remain closed on the second Saturday of every month.
4. March 9, 2025 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
- Banks will remain closed as part of the standard weekly holiday.
5. March 13, 2025 (Thursday) – Holika Dahan & Attukal Pongala
- Banks will be closed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Kerala due to these festivals.
6. March 14, 2025 (Friday) – Holi (Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra)
- A public holiday in most states, except Tripura, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala, and Nagaland.
7. March 15, 2025 (Saturday) – Holi in Select States
- Banks will be closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, and Patna.
8. March 16, 2025 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
- Banks will remain closed as part of the weekly holiday.
9. March 22, 2025 (Saturday) – Fourth Saturday & Bihar Diwas
- All banks in India remain closed on the fourth Saturday of the month. In Bihar, banks will also remain closed for Bihar Diwas.
10. March 23, 2025 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
- Banks will remain closed as part of the weekly holiday.
11. March 27, 2025 (Thursday) – Shab-e-Qadr
- Banks will remain closed in Jammu for this religious observance.
12. March 28, 2025 (Friday) – Jumat-ul-Vida
- Banks will be closed in Jammu and Kashmir for this important Islamic occasion.
13. March 30, 2025 (Sunday) – Weekly Holiday
- Banks will remain closed as part of the weekly holiday.
14. March 31, 2025 (Monday) – Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (Shawal-1)/Khutub-E-Ramzan
- A public holiday in most states, except Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh.
How Bank Holidays Impact Your Transactions
Since banks will be closed on these days, services like cheque clearance, bank transfers, and in-person banking services will not be available. However, you can still use ATMs, mobile banking, and net banking for online transactions.
Tips to Manage Banking During Holidays
- Plan important transactions before bank holidays to avoid delays.
- Use digital banking services for fund transfers and payments.
- If you need to visit a bank branch, check the holiday schedule in your state or city.
Being aware of the bank holidays in March 2025 will help you plan your financial activities better. While banks remain closed on specific dates, online banking services ensure that most transactions can still be completed without interruptions.
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