Holi 2025 bank holiday: Are banks open or closed tomorrow on March 14 for the festival of colours?

Holi 2025 bank holiday: Are banks open or closed tomorrow on March 14 for the festival of colours? We take a look at the bank holiday schedule for this weekend.

Jocelyn Fernandes
Published13 Mar 2025, 09:03 AM IST
Holi 2025 bank holiday: According to the bank holiday calendar of the RBI, banks will remain closed on March 7, 13, 14, 15, 22, 27, 28 and 31, besides all Sundays in the month.
Holi 2025 bank holiday: According to the bank holiday calendar of the RBI, banks will remain closed on March 7, 13, 14, 15, 22, 27, 28 and 31, besides all Sundays in the month.(Pexel)

Holi 2025 bank holiday: Public and private banks in India are closed on account of Holi 2025 and the upcoming weekend from March 13 to 16 in some parts of the country, according to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday list. So, yes, banks are closed across India on March 14, for the festival of colours.

Please check with your local bank branch, for their official holiday list as bank holidays differ across states in India, depending on the local festivities and occassions of importance.

Also Read | Trump plans no tax for earnings below $150,000? US Commerce Sec Lutnick says…

Bank Holidays for Holi 2025: Long weekend

According to the bank holiday calendar of the RBI, banks will remain closed on March 7, 13, 14, 15, 22, 27, 28 and 31.

Notably, on banks in Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ranchi, Manipur and Keralawill be closed on three days — March 13 for Holika Dahana and Attukal Pongala, March 14 for Holi and March 16 for Sunday weekend off, as per the RBI calendar.

Also Read | Holi advisory in Hyderabad: Don’t throw colours, move on two-wheelers in groups

Bank Holiday on March 14: Holi 2025 and Yaosang

The banks will remain closed on Friday, March 14, across several parts of the country on account of Holi and Yaosang festivities.

Holi, popularly known as the festival of colours, is a Hindu spring festival played with coloured water and powder. It is celebrated across India. Further, Yaosang, also known as Pichkari, is celebrated in Manipur with colours, music, dance, and traditional sports similar to Holi.

Also Read | Rain or heatwave on Holi 2025? How weather may dampen festivities

Bank Holiday on March 15: Holi/Yaosang 2nd Day

In continuation of the Holi festival, banks will be closed in Tripura, Odisha, and Bihar. Banks in Manipur will also be closed for the second day of Yaosang.

However, for the rest of the country, while March 15 is a Saturday, it is the third Saturday of the month (March) and RBI mandated weekend holidays are on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

Bank Holiday on March 16: Sunday

Apart from second and fourth Saturdays, all public and private banks are also closed on all Sundays of each month. Hence, banks will be closed on Sunday, March 16.

Catch all the Industry News, Banking News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates.

Business NewsIndustryBankingHoli 2025 bank holiday: Are banks open or closed tomorrow on March 14 for the festival of colours?
MoreLess
First Published:13 Mar 2025, 09:03 AM IST
Most Active Stocks
Market Snapshot
  • Top Gainers
  • Top Losers
  • 52 Week High
    Recommended For You
      More Recommendations
      Gold Prices
      • 24K
      • 22K
      Fuel Price
      • Petrol
      • Diesel
      Popular in Industry