Bank Holidays in March 2025: Banks to Remain Closed for 8 Days, Including Holi and Eid
As the 2024-25 fiscal year draws to a close, banks across India will remain shut for at least eight days in March 2025, including holidays for major festivals like Holi and Eid-ul-Fitr. In addition to these festival-related closures, banks will also remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.
March 2025 is set to be a significant month, not only as the final month of the financial year but also for the celebration of two major festivals. On Friday, March 14, banks in many regions will remain closed to observe Holi, the vibrant festival of colors that heralds the arrival of spring. Later in the month, on Monday, March 31, banks will observe a holiday for Ramzan Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr), marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
However, the RBI has instructed 33 agency banks to remain operational on March 31 to facilitate essential government transactions, ensuring a smooth wrap-up of the financial year.
List of Bank Holidays in March 2025:
- Second Saturday: March 8
- Holi: March 14 (Friday)
- Fourth Saturday: March 22
- Ramzan Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr): March 31 (Monday)
Bank customers are advised to plan their financial transactions accordingly, keeping in mind the extended closures during this period. Digital banking services will remain available, but cash transactions and other in-branch services may be affected.
Stay informed and plan ahead to avoid any inconvenience during these bank holidays in March 2025!