March 2026 Bank Holidays and Stock Market Closures Across India Announced

In March 2026, banks across India will observe 18 holidays, including regional festivals like Holika Dahan, Holi, Gudhi Padwa, and Eid-Ul-Fitr, as per the Reserve Bank of India's calendar. Bank closures vary by state, with some regions closed on specific festival days such as Holika Dahan on March 2. Indian stock markets will be closed for 12 days, including weekends and holidays like Holi, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti, affecting trading schedules and requiring investors to plan accordingly.