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Bank Holidays in March 2026: Complete State-Wise List with Festival Dates — Check Full Schedule

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New Delhi: Banks across India will observe multiple holidays in March 2026 due to national festivals, regional celebrations and regular weekend closures. Customers are advised to check the state-wise list before planning important transactions.

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Major Festivals in March 2026

The key bank holidays in March include Holi (March 3–4 in several states), Ugadi/Gudi Padwa (March 19), Eid-ul-Fitr (March 20–21 depending on state), Ram Navami (March 26–27), and Mahavir Jayanti (March 31 in select states).

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Holi Closures

Holi-related holidays will be observed on March 3 and March 4 in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and others, though exact dates may vary regionally.

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Southern States Holidays

States like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka will observe Ugadi on March 19. Maharashtra will mark Gudi Padwa on the same day.

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Eid-ul-Fitr Observance

Banks in many states including Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal and others are expected to remain closed around March 20–21 for Eid-ul-Fitr, subject to moon sighting.

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Other Important Dates

Ram Navami (March 26 or 27 depending on state notification) and Mahavir Jayanti (March 31 in select regions) will also result in bank closures in several states.

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Weekend Holidays

In addition to festival holidays, banks will remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month as per RBI guidelines.

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Customers can continue to use online banking, UPI, ATMs and mobile banking services during these holidays. It is advisable to confirm the exact holiday schedule with your local bank branch.