March 2024 bank holidays: In March 2024, banks across various states in India will observe a total of 14 holidays, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule. These holidays, determined by both state governments and the RBI, encompass Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, public holidays, and a few regional observances. It’s important for bank customers to be aware of these dates to plan their visits to bank branches accordingly.
While banks will be closed on these designated holidays, it’s worth noting that many banking services can still be accessed online via platforms like Net banking and mobile banking.

March 2024 bank holidays

Here are the notable holidays when banks will remain closed in March 2024:
March 1 (Friday) – Chapchar Kut
State: Mizoram
March 8 (Friday) – Mahashivratri (Maha vad-13)/Sivarathri
States affected: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu-Srinagar, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh.
March 22 (Friday) – Bihar Diwas
State: Bihar
March 25 (Monday) – Holi (Second Day) – Dhuleti/Dol Jatra/Dhulandi
States affected: Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Meghalaya, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh.
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March 26 (Tuesday) – Yaosang 2nd Day/Holi
States affected: Orissa, Manipur, Bihar
March 27 (Wednesday) – Holi
State: Bihar
March 29 (Friday) – Good Friday
Affected: All states except Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Srinagar.
These holidays are categorised by the RBI under various provisions like the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement Holidays, and Banks’ Closing of Accounts.