HeadlineDock: Holi 2026 Bank Holidays and Bank Closing Times
This year's Holi in 2026 is set for the 4th of March and comes with a full list of RBI bank holidays, detailing which days banks will be closed. This ensures individuals and businesses in various cities and states are well-informed about their banking activities during important festivals.
Highlights
- •March 4th, 2026, is set for the celebration of Holi
- •Various cities and states observe different Holi festivals with closures
- •Online banking services will continue during holidays
- •Banking closures will affect several key cities and states across India
This year's Holi festival is set to be observed on March 4th, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which has released the official holiday list for March 2026. This comprehensive list provides details on how various holidays will affect banking services across different cities and states.
Firstly, the RBI list states that Holi holidays in different locations will vary. For instance, on March 2nd, 2026, banks will be closed in certain cities like Kanpur and Lucknow for traditional observances such as Holika Dahan. On March 3rd, 2026, Holi/Dhulandi celebrations will result in bank closures in many major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhopal, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Panaji, Belapur, and Vijayawada.
The bank closure list is particularly significant for those with ongoing banking tasks, as some services will continue online during holidays, with UPI, mobile/net banking, and ATM services remaining operational. On March 4th, 2026 (Holi), banks will be closed in many regions of northern and central India, including New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Ranchi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Agartala, Itanagar, Shillong, and Imphal.
Additionally, other important holidays listed by the RBI in March include Chapchar Kut on March 13th in some states, Shab-i-Qadar (Ramadan night prayer) in Jammu and Kashmir on March 17th, and Gudi Padwa/Ugadi type festivals on March 19th and Eid-ul-Fitr/Eid on March 26th and 27th. Some regions also have localized holidays, such as the local holiday on March 31st.
This comprehensive list of bank holidays provides valuable information for individuals and businesses planning their activities during Holi and other important festivities. Whether planning vacations, work, or banking transactions, this information ensures no mishaps due to unexpected closures.
