Big news for bank customers. In March, public and private banks in India will be closed for 8 days, except for the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, the specific days off are March 7, 13, 14, 15, 22, 27, 28, and 31. These holidays are recognized under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which means you won’t be able to conduct transactions like issuing cheques or promissory notes on these days.
Here’s a rundown of the bank holidays in March that you should keep in mind if you need to visit a bank:
– March 7: Chapchar Kut
This is a major festival in Mizoram that celebrates the arrival of spring, so banks will be closed there.
– March 13: Holika Dahan/Attukal Pongala
On this day, Holika Dahan, which is part of the Holi celebrations, takes place, along with the Attukal Pongala festival in Kerala. Banks will be closed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Kerala.
– March 14: Holi (Day 2) – Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra
Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is celebrated on March 14. While it’s a big event across India, it’s not a national holiday. Banks will be closed in several states including Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, and more.
– March 15: Holi/Yaosang Second Day
On this day, banks will be closed in Tripura, Odisha, Manipur, and Bihar to continue the Holi festivities.
– March 22: Bihar Day
This day marks the foundation of Bihar, so banks will be closed in the state.
Make sure to plan your banking activities around these holidays!
March 22: Bihar Day is the day we celebrate the founding of Bihar, and it falls on March 22. On this day, banks in Bihar will be closed.
March 27: Shab-e-Qadr is the special night when Muslims commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. Banks in Jammu and Kashmir will be closed for this occasion.
March 28: Jumat-ul-Vida marks the final Friday of Ramadan before Eid-ul-Fitr. On this day, banks in Jammu and Kashmir will also be closed.
March 31: Ramzan-Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr) (Shawwal-1)/Khutub-e-Ramzan is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrating the conclusion of the month-long fasting of Ramzan. This day also honors the Prophet’s triumph at the Battle of Badr.
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