If you are planning to go to the bank on March 7 (Friday), then this news is for you. On this day, banks will remain closed in many states. However, this holiday will not be applicable across the country, but will be limited to only a few states.
Banks’ holiday decisions are decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Due to many festivals and public holidays in the month of March, banks will remain closed for a total of 14 days. Therefore, if you have any necessary work related to the bank, then make a plan only keeping these dates in mind.
Why will the banks be closed on 7 March?
On March 7, banks will remain closed due to the ‘Chapchar Kut’ festival in Mizoram.
What is the chapchar kut?
Chapchar Kut is the largest traditional festival of Mizoram, which is celebrated as happiness and celebration after harvesting. Traditional dance, music, sports and cultural programs are organized on this day.
Where will the banks be closed?
- Mizoram (including Isol)
If you live in Mizoram and are going to do any work related to the bank, then postpone it for the next day.
When will the banks be closed in March 2025?
A total of 14 days of banks in different states will remain closed in March. These include Holi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Parsi New Year and Ramadan holidays in addition to weekly holidays.
Full list of bank holiday:
| Reason for leave | date | State |
|---|---|---|
| Chapchar kut | 7 March (Friday) | Mizoram |
| Holika Dahan / Aatukal Pongala | March 13 (Thursday) | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Kerala |
| Holi (Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra) | March 14 (Friday) | In the whole country (except Tripura, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala and Nagaland) |
| Holi (second day of Yaosang) | March 15 (Saturday) | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Patna |
| Bihar day | March 22 (Saturday) | Bihar |
| Shab-e-raad | 27 March (Thursday) | Jammu |
| Jumat-ul-Vida | 28 March (Friday) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Ramadan-Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr) | 31 March (Monday) | All over the country (except Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh) |
Weekends and other weekly holidays
Apart from this, banks will also be closed due to regular holidays of Saturday and Sunday.
Weekly Holidays:
- March 9 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
- March 10 (Second Saturday) – Weekly holiday
- March 16 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
- March 23 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
- March 30 (Sunday) – Weekly holiday
What to do when the bank is closed?
If the bank remains closed on a particular day, you can use online banking services.
Net banking and mobile banking options:
- Pay from UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm etc.)
- Can withdraw cash through ATM
- Can check online transactions and balance
