March 2026 Bank Holidays Calendar: From Holi to Gudi Padwa, Eid and Ram Navami – Full List of Bank Holidays City-Wise

February 2026

If you’ve ever reached a bank branch in the scorching heat only to find a “Bank Closed” notice on the door, you know how frustrating it can be. To help customers avoid such inconvenience, here is the complete list of bank holidays in March 2026, covering major festivals like Holi, Gudi Padwa, Eid, Ram Navami, and other religious and regional observances.

With March marking the end of the financial year (Financial Year Ending 2025–26) and a series of festivals lined up, advance planning for banking work becomes crucial. Banks across India will remain closed on multiple days due to regional and national holidays.

Holi & Dhulivandan Bank Holidays (First Week of March)

Banks will remain closed in different cities due to Holi celebrations:

• March 2, 2026 (Holika Dahan)
  Banks closed in: Kanpur, Lucknow
• March 3, 2026 (Dhulivandan / Dol Jatra)
  Banks closed in: Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur, Pune, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna and several other major cities
• March 4, 2026 (Second day of Holi)
  Banks closed in: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Jammu

Mid-March Holidays: Gudi Padwa, Ramadan, Shab-e-Qadr

The second half of March brings a cluster of festival holidays:

• March 17, 2026 – Shab-e-Qadr
  Banks closed in: Jammu, Srinagar
• March 19, 2026 – Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year / Navratri Beginning
  Banks closed in: Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Panaji
• March 20, 2026 – Ramadan / Jumat-ul-Vida
  Banks closed in: Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Jammu, Srinagar

Eid & Ram Navami Bank Holidays (End of March)

As financial transactions peak towards the month-end, more holidays are scheduled:

• March 21, 2026 – Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) / Sarhul
  Banks closed in almost the entire country, except Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Shimla
• March 26, 2026 – Ram Navami
  Banks closed in: Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ranchi
• March 27, 2026
  Ram Navami holiday continues in some cities
• March 31, 2026 – Financial Year Closing Day
  Due to administrative and year-end financial processes, public banking transactions may be restricted in some cities

Important Tips for Bank Customers

• Digital services will remain active: Net Banking, Mobile Banking, UPI, and ATMs will continue to function during holidays.
• Cheque clearance may be delayed due to consecutive holidays.
• ATM cash availability may reduce during festive periods — keep sufficient cash in advance.
• Plan financial transactions early, especially due to the financial year-end rush.

Conclusion

March 2026 will have multiple bank holidays across India, making it one of the busiest months for both festivals and financial closures. Customers are strongly advised to plan their banking work in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience during Holi, Gudi Padwa, Eid, and Ram Navami celebrations.