Bank Holidays in March 2024: Make sure to put the next bank holidays on your calendars before March. In March, the banks will be closed for a minimum of fourteen days. These include all Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, public holidays, and a few regional holidays. The holidays are set by the respective state governments and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Bank Holidays Date
National
March 1: Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
March 8: Mahashivratri (except Manipur, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Sikkim, Assam, Itanagar, Rajasthan, New Delhi, Nagaland, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya)
March 25: Holi (except Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, Nagaland, Manipur, Kerala, Bihar, Srinagar)
March 29: Good Friday (except Rajasthan, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Jammu & Kashmir)
State
March 22: Bihar Diwas (Bihar)
March 26: Yaosang second day/Holi (Odisha, Manipur, Bihar)
March 27: Holi (Bihar)
Regular Holidays
Every Second Saturday (March 9)
Every Fourth Saturday (March 23)
Sundays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Source of Bank Holiday Information
The list of bank holidays is published by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is determined by a number of criteria, such as state and national holidays, observance of cultural or religious holidays, operational needs, official statements from the government, and cooperation with other banks. It’s crucial to remember that the RBI notifies banks and other financial institutions of its holiday schedule via official means, such as its website.
Online Banking Accessibility
Even when commercial or public sector banks close, there is always access to online banking services available across the country. It becomes crucial for people to become more cognizant of the dates of scheduled bank holidays and write them down so they can carefully arrange to visit their local banks. Although this list offers a broad perspective, it’s important to keep in mind that there may be regional differences. Check with your particular bank branch or their official website for the most recent and accurate holiday schedule to make sure you’re ready for anything.