Bank holidays in March 2021

In the month of March 2021, banks across few states will be shut on two days - March 11 due to Mahashivratri (Thursday), and March 29 due to Holi (Monday). Other than this, banks will be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and on Sundays.

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Type of bank holidays

There are certain bank holidays that are state-specific and some where banks throughout the country are shut. Major all-India holidays include Republic Day on January 26 (Tuesday), Idul Fitr on May 13 or May 14 (Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the state) and November 4 for Diwali (Thursday).

Then there are holidays where banks across many states will be shut. These include Good Friday, Baisakhi/Vishu/Biju Festival/Cheiraoba/Bohag Bihu, Muharram, and Durga Puja or Dusshera.

State governments decide specific holidays. For instance, in Kerala, state-specific holidays include Onam and Vishu.

Banks also remain shut on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.