Bank Holidays in Different States on Holi and Holika Dahan. Banks will be closed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala on March 13th, while banking services will be affected in many other states on March 14th.
Holi Bank Holiday 2025: Holi and Holika Dahan are significant festivals in Hinduism. In 2025, Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 13th, and Rangwali Holi on March 14th. Bank holidays will be observed in various states across the country, potentially affecting banking services. If you plan to visit a bank during these days, check beforehand whether banks in your state will be open or closed.
Why are there holidays on Holika Dahan and Holi?
Holi is a two-day festival—Holika Dahan is performed on the first day, and Rangwali Holi is celebrated on the second. Some states observe a government holiday on Holika Dahan, while others observe it on Rangwali Holi. Additionally, bank closures in some states will be due to the Attukal Pongala festival.
Which states will have bank closures on March 13th?
Due to Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala, banks will be closed in several states on March 13th, 2025. These include:
✅ Uttar Pradesh
✅ Uttarakhand
✅ Kerala
If you reside in these states and have urgent bank-related work, complete it today or plan for the next day.
Which states will have bank closures on March 14th?
Banks will be closed in many states on Holi, March 14th. These include:
✅ New Delhi
✅ Bihar
✅ Gujarat
✅ Odisha
✅ Chandigarh
✅ Sikkim
✅ Assam
✅ Telangana (Hyderabad)
✅ Andhra Pradesh
✅ Jammu
✅ Arunachal Pradesh
✅ Rajasthan
✅ West Bengal
✅ Maharashtra
✅ Goa
✅ Chhattisgarh
✅ Meghalaya
✅ Himachal Pradesh
✅ Srinagar
Banking services will be entirely affected in these states on March 14th.
States where banks will remain open on March 14th
Despite Holi, banking services will continue, and banks will remain open in some states. These states are:
✅ Tripura
✅ Odisha
✅ Karnataka
✅ Tamil Nadu
✅ Manipur
✅ Kerala
✅ Nagaland
If you reside in these states, you can avail banking services without interruption.
What to do if banks are closed in your state?
If banks are closed in your state and you need to perform an urgent transaction, you can use digital banking services.
UPI and Net Banking: Money transfers, bill payments, and other transactions are available 24/7 via UPI and net banking.
ATM Services: Even if banks are closed, cash withdrawal facilities will be available at ATMs.
Mobile Banking Apps: Many banking tasks can be performed through your bank's mobile app.
