Bank holidays in March 2024: Today, March 2, being the first Saturday of the month, banks will remain open as usual. Saturdays are typically regular banking days, except for the second and fourth Saturdays, which are designated as bank holidays. Similarly, if a month has a fifth Saturday, banking activities are conducted as usual on that day. State Bank of India (SBI) will operate today like other national banks.
Even on days with limited branch hours or closures, online banking services remain accessible 24/7, allowing customers to manage their finances conveniently at any time.
It’s important to stay informed about upcoming bank holidays to plan your banking needs accordingly. Here’s the full list of other bank holidays in March 2024:
National Holidays:
- March 1: Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
- March 8: Mahashivratri (except Tripura, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Itanagar, Rajasthan, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya)
- March 25: Holi (except Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala, Nagaland, Bihar, Srinagar)
- March 29: Good Friday (except Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh)
State Holidays:
- March 22: Bihar Diwas (Bihar)
- March 26: Yaosang second day/Holi (Odisha, Manipur, Bihar)
- March 27: Holi (Bihar)
Regular Bank Closures:
- Every Second Saturday (March 9)
- Every Fourth Saturday (March 23)
- Sundays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
While this list provides a general overview, it’s important to note that regional differences in bank holidays may exist across India. To ensure accurate information specific to your location, it’s advisable to verify the holiday schedule directly with your bank branch or their official website.
