Bank across India will remain closed for a total of 11 days in the month of March. It should however be noted that bank holidays are not observed by some states and hence may vary as per a specific region or state. Only gazetted holidays are observed by banks all over the country. According to the details with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, other than four Sundays and two Saturdays, banks will remain closed on March 5, March 11, March 22, March 29 and March 30.
Meanwhile, banking services may also remain affected as many bank unions have called for a strike in protest against the government's privatisation plan. The two-day long strike will be observed on March 15 and 16. Bank unions are also planning to march towards Parliament in Delhi on March 10.
Bank Holidays in March 2021
5 March 2021: Holiday in Mizoram to celebrate Chapcher Kut
7 March 2021: Sunday
11 March 2021: Mahashivratri
13 March 2021: Second Saturday
14 March 2021: Sunday
21 March 2021: Sunday
22 March 2021: Bihar Day
27 March 2021: Fourth Saturday
28 March 2021: Sunday
29 March 2021: Dhuleti/Yaosang second day
30 March 2021: Holi