March 2025 Holiday Guide: Key Public and Bank Holidays Across India
March 2025 Holiday Guide: Key Public and Bank Holidays Across India
March 2025 is set to be a significant month for holidays across India, with multiple national and regional observances. In addition to regular second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays, banks will remain closed on several additional days due to public holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official list of bank holidays, advising individuals to plan their financial transactions accordingly.
Bank Closures in March 2025
According to the RBI, banks will remain closed on the following dates:
- March 7 (Friday)
- March 13 (Thursday)
- March 14 (Friday)
- March 15 (Saturday)
- March 22 (Saturday)
- March 27 (Thursday)
- March 28 (Friday)
- March 31 (Monday)
These holidays fall under the Negotiable Instruments Act, meaning that transactions involving checks, promissory notes, and other financial instruments will not be processed on these days.
Public and Regional Holidays in March 2025
In addition to bank closures, various national and regional holidays will be observed throughout the month:
- March 1 (Saturday): Ramakrishna Jayanti (West Bengal, Odisha, Assam)
- March 7 (Friday): Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
- March 13 (Thursday): Chhoti Holi, Holika Dahan (Nationwide, regional bank holiday)
- March 14 (Friday): Holi (Nationwide, major bank holiday)
- March 14 (Friday): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
- March 20 (Thursday): Parsi New Year (Jamshedi Navroz) (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
- March 23 (Sunday): Jamat Ul-Vida (Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, subject to moon sighting)
- March 28 (Friday): Ugadi (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana)
With multiple bank closures and public holidays throughout March, individuals and businesses are advised to schedule their transactions and travel plans in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
