Holidays in March 2026 | Festivals in March

Every year, March brings a new wave of excitement among Indians as we get a chance to gather and celebrate the festival of colours. In addition, other prominent holidays also allow us to enjoy quality time with our family and friends. 

This blog lists the important March holidays in India in 2026. Knowing the holiday schedule beforehand will enable you to prepare well in advance for your upcoming trips. Also, knowing which days banks and other financial institutions will be closed will help you manage your banking activities,.

Public Holidays in March

Below you can refer to a comprehensive list of March festival holidays and bank holidays in 2026:

In addition to the above-mentioned holidays, banks will be closed on March 8th (second Saturday) and March 22nd (fourth Saturday) throughout India.

If you are a busy professional who only finds time during holidays to plan your investments, do not let that sink in! 

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March Bank Holidays in 2026

The following March festival holidays will be observed by banks in different parts of India:

1. Holi (4th March): Holi celebrates love and is eagerly anticipated as a joyous festival. On this day, people throw coloured powders and splash water at each other, which brings moments of happiness. Fortunately, Holi falls on a Friday this year, giving people an exciting weekday holiday.
2. Chapchar Kut (13th March): Observed in Mizoram, this popular festival marks the end of winter and welcomes the arrival of spring. On this day, the locals celebrate the harvest season by singing and dancing in traditional attire while spending quality time with family and loved ones.
3. Jamat-al-Vida (20th March): On this occasion, Muslims bid farewell to the final Friday of Ramadan. To acknowledge the significance of this special day, people head to the mosques for special prayers. Also, grand preparations start for Eid-ul-Fitr, which is about to follow. 
4. Eid-Ul-Fitr (21st March): This day every year marks the end of Ramadan. To celebrate the occasion, people gather with family and friends for prayers, share meals and offer food to those in need. 
5. Shree Ram Navami (27th March): This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, who was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya to restore dharma.
6. Mahavir Jayanti (31st March): This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism, marking his arrival to guide humanity towards truth, non-violence (Ahimsa), and self-control.

Some of these public holidays in March may change due to various reasons. Thus, you need to keep an eye out for updates on any official government announcements and similar insights regarding bank and festive holidays. 

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Final Word

Banks will observe 10 March holidays in India except for those falling on the second or fourth Saturday of the month. Having a brief idea about these dates will help you schedule different banking activities like FD renewals, withdrawals and bookings accordingly. 

Download the Stable Money app and book FDs on these holidays.