Bank Holiday Mahashivratri 2024
During March, banks are closed for several days, including both the second and fourth Saturdays as well as Sundays. Alongside nationwide bank holidays, there will also be local holidays observed. It is important to recognize that Indian banks adhere to gazetted holidays. While all banks are universally close on public holidays, certain banks may also observe regional festivals and holidays. Numerous festivals are slated for March 2024, including Mahashivratri and Holi. If you have any banking inquiries during this period, make sure to consult the holiday schedule to plan your visits to branches accordingly. Despite the closures of regular bank branches on specific days, online banking services will continue to operate nationwide. This ensures uninterrupted access to banking services through online platforms and ATMs.
Mahashivratri 2024 Bank Holiday
Banks will be closed in several states across India on Friday, March 8, 2024, in observance of Mahashivratri. This will create a three-day extended weekend for many people, as the second Saturday and Sunday will follow the holiday.
March 8: Mahashivratri (except Tripura, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Itanagar, Rajasthan, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya)
| Date | Holiday | Observing States |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh |
| 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