Banks Closed on March 19 for Regional Festivals; Stock Markets Remain Open in March 2026

In March 2026, banks across several Indian states will close on March 19 to observe regional festivals such as Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Telugu New Year. These holidays vary by state and include other festivals like Holi and Mahavir Jayanti. However, Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will remain open during these festivals, as they are not part of the official trading holiday calendar. Markets will close only on designated holidays like Holi, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti.