There has been confusion this year about the date of Holi because of a lunar eclipse.
Many people were asking — will Holi be celebrated on March 3 or March 4?
Here’s the clear answer and a full list of upcoming bank holidays.
When Is Holi This Year?
Holika Dahan was observed on March 2.
Due to the lunar eclipse on March 3, the main Holi celebrations will take place on March 4.
Because of different regional traditions, bank holidays are spread across multiple days.
March 2: Banks were closed in Uttar Pradesh for Holika Dahan.
March 3: Banks are closed in several states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, and Kerala for Dhulandi, Dol Jatra, and Attukal Pongala.
March 4: Banks will remain closed in Delhi, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Odisha, and other states for Holi.
So, depending on your state, bank closures may differ.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in March
Several important festivals are coming up this month.
Here’s a quick look:
March 13
Banks will remain closed only in Mizoram for Chapchar Kut.
March 17
Banks in Jammu and Kashmir will be closed for Shab-e-Qadr.
March 19
Banks will remain closed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Rajasthan for Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Telugu New Year.
When Is Eid Holiday?
On March 20, banks in Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh will observe a holiday for Eid al-Fitr and Jumaat al-Vida.
On March 21, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated across most parts of the country.
Banks in states like Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain closed.
However, the exact date may vary depending on the moon sighting.
Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti Closures
March 26 – Ram Navami
Banks will be closed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
March 27
Banks will remain closed in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh.
March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti
Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, and several other states.
Will Banking Services Stop Completely?
No.
Even if bank branches are closed, digital banking services will continue to work.
You can still:
Transfer money through UPI
Use ATMs
Access mobile and internet banking
Pay bills online
Only physical branch-related work will be affected.
Also remember, banks are closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
This month has five Sundays, and one has already passed.
If you have important banking work, it’s better to check your state’s holiday list and plan in advance.
