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Banks in India will be closed on March 22, 2025, as this is the fourth Saturday. Other March holidays include Gudi Padwa on 30 March and ID-ul-Fitr on 31 March. Online banking services are available.
Bank holiday in March 2025
Bank Saturday holidays 2025: In India, with the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, banks remain closed on all national and regional holidays. However, they remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays until the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday is otherwise specified in the schedule.
Will banks be opened or closed on Saturday, 22 March?
From March 22, 2025, it falls on the fourth Saturday of the month, banks across the country will remain closed. As a result, customers will have to wait by Monday to complete their banking operations, as the banks were open last week, but will not be operational later this week.
Bank holiday in March 2025
Other March holidays include Gudi Padwa on March 30, which marks the Marathi New Year, followed by ID-ul-Fitr on 31 March, when banks across the country will remain closed. Overall, banks are expected to close for at least 14 days in March, including weekends and public holidays. However, these are different from closed states and locations, so customers are advised to investigate with their respective banks to avoid any discomfort.
Additional banking service methods
Despite the closure of the material branch on weekends and holidays, banks across the country are accessible to virtual transactions. Customers can continue using online banking services through official websites and mobile applications. Additionally, cash withdrawal is on with ATMs, UPI payments, and other digital transactions methods. In case of emergency, customers are advised to contact their bank’s customer service. However, scheduled maintenance or security updates can cause topical disruption, for which banks usually inform their customers in advance.
In addition, immediate payment service (IMPS) and National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) services are provided for fund transfer and other financial activities.
