List of Bank Holidays in March 2024 (Updated List)
As we step into March 2024, bank customers must be aware of the bank holidays to plan their banking activities efficiently. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the holiday list, which is determined by various factors including public holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement Holidays, and the customary weekends. This article provides an updated list of bank holidays for March 2024, ensuring you stay ahead in your financial planning.
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How many days are banks closed in March 2024?
Banks will observe a total of 14 days of closure across different states in March 2024. These closures include public holidays, regional holidays specific to certain states, all Sundays, and the second and fourth Saturdays as per the RBI’s norms.
Will Internet Banking and ATMs remain operational on bank holidays?
Yes, despite the physical closure of bank branches on these holidays, digital banking services such as Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, and ATMs will remain operational. Customers can carry out their banking transactions without interruption, including fund transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals, ensuring seamless access to banking services even on holidays.
Are Weekends included in the holidays?
Weekends are indeed part of the 14-day bank holiday count for March 2024. According to RBI guidelines, all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month are considered standard bank holidays across the country, contributing to the total number of closure days.
List of Bank Holidays in March 2024 (Updated List)
| Date | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 (Friday) | Chapchar Kut | Mizoram |
| March 8 (Friday) | Mahashivratri (Maha vad-13)/Sivarathri | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chandigarh, Uttara Khand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu- Srinagar, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh |
| March 22 (Friday) | Bihar Divas | Bihar |
| March 25 (Monday) | Holi (Second Day) – Dhuleti/Dol Jatra/Dhulandi | Tripura, Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Uttara Khand, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal, Telangana, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh |
| March 26 (Tuesday) | Yaosang 2nd Day/Holi | Orissa, Manipur, Bihar |
| March 27 (Wednesday) | Holi | Bihar |
| March 29 (Friday) | Good Friday | All states except Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Srinagar |
