Holi festival is just around the corner, happening next week, and that means many banks will be closed in various states. If you have any important banking tasks, make sure to check the holiday schedule first.
So, when will the banks be closed?
– March 13 (Thursday): Banks will be shut in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Kerala for Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala.
– March 14 (Friday): Most states will see bank closures for Holi (Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dol Jatra).
– March 15 (Saturday): Since Holi is celebrated on this day in some areas, banks will be closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, and Patna.
– March 16 (Sunday): Banks will be closed nationwide for the weekly holiday.
What other holidays are there in March?
– March 8 (Second Saturday) and March 9 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
– March 22 (Fourth Saturday) and March 23 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday and Bihar Day
– March 27 (Thursday): Shab-e-Qadr (Banks closed in Jammu)
– March 28 (Friday): Jumat-ul-Vida (Banks closed in Jammu and Kashmir)
– March 30 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
– March 31 (Monday): Ramzan-Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr), with banks closed in most states.
Online banking services will continue to function during bank holidays, ensuring that customers can complete their transactions without any hassle.
Customers can easily transfer funds using the NEFT/RTGS fund transfer form, request demand drafts, and order chequebooks. Additionally, services related to credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards will also be accessible.
Moreover, online facilities for account management, setting up standing instructions, and applying for lockers will remain available.