Bank holiday for Holi 2025: Are banks closed on March 13 or March 14 in your state; check state wise list

Banks will be closed in several Indian states during Holi 2025, albeit the exact dates of closure may fluctuate depending on the state. Banks will be closed on certain days under the Negotiable Instruments Act, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulation. Holidays will vary depending on regional customs.

Holi bank holidays: March 13 & 14, 2025

Bank holiday on March 13, 2025 for Holika Dahan

Banks will be closed in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand on March 13, 2025 for Holika Dahan.

Holika Dahan is a Hindu festival that means "burning of Holika". It's a bonfire ritual that takes place the night before Holi, the festival of colors. Holika Dahan symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It's a ritual to remove negativity and welcome prosperity. Holika Dahan is also known as Chhoti Holi or Holika Deepak.

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Bank holiday on March 14, 2025 for Holi

Banks will remain closed in Gujarat, Orissa, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Assam, Hyderabad (AP & Telangana), Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan Jammu, Bengal, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar on March 14, 2025 for Holi.

March 15 (Saturday) – Second day of Holi/Yaosang

Most of the banks will be open on March 15, 2025, as it is the third Saturday of the month, which is a working Saturday. Some states like Tripura, Orissa, and Manipur will observe bank closures on March 15, 2025.

Why is Yaosang celebrated?
Yaosang is a celebration of Manipur's rich cultural tapestry. It strengthens community bonds and preserves cultural heritage. Yaosang is a festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated with music, dance, and sports.

Two-day bank holiday
A two-day public holiday has been announced for banks in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand onMarch 13 and 14. Other states may have a single-day closure depending on local observances.

Impact on banking services

While physical bank branches will remain closed in affected states, online banking, UPI transactions, and ATM services will continue as usual. Customers are advised to plan their bank visits accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

Bank holidays in March 2025

Source RBI