Holidays in March 2025

Bank Holidays in March 2025

In India, every second and fourth Saturday are holidays for private and public sector banks as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Apart from this, the following are also bank holidays, which will be influenced by regional factors as well.

The following is the list of bank holidays in March 2025:

Note: Please verify the dates with the holiday list issued by the RBI.

Holidays in March 2025

1. Panchayati Raj Diwas: The day commemorates the birthday of Biju Patnaik, the legendary former Chief Minister of Odisha. Patnaik revived Panchayati Raj in the year of 1992 with panchayat elections being held in the country after a long time.
2. Doljatra: The festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna. On that day, an idol of Lord Krishna is taken out on a procession in a palanquin. The festival is more significant for Bengali people as it is the birthday of the great Vaishnava saint named Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
3. Holi: Holi is one of the most revered and celebrated festivals in the country. Known as the festival of colours, it brings a lot of positivity into the lives of the people. In addition to that, Holi brings society together and strengthens the secular fabric of the country.
4. Yaosang 2nd Day: Celebrated in Manipur, the festival is a unique form of Holi. Celebrated by the local Meitei people, the festival connects the past with the present. The festival of Yaosang was a harvest festival until the 15th century. However, with Hindu preachers starting to spread Vaishnavism in the state during that time, the festival was converted into a Hindu one that is dedicated to Krishna.
5. Martyr's Day: The day is celebrated to remember the sacrifice of Indian revolutionaries namely Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. The three young revolutionaries were hanged to death by the British. They continue to be a source of inspiration for the young generation.

1. Ram Navami: Ram Navami commemorates Lord Ram's birth to King Dasharath and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya during the Treta Yuga. It is a spring celebration held on the ninth day of Chaitra month, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar. On this day, people pay homage to Lord Ram, also known as ‘Maryada Purushottam,’ in temples and ask him to guide them.  

1. Sarhul: An important festival in Jharkhand during spring is Sarhul. Post the festival, it is believed that the earth will turn fertile and crops can be cultivated. 
2. Cheti Chand: Individuals worship the Water God on the day and it marks the beginning of the Sindhi New Year. The day is celebrated as it is the birthday of Saint Jhulelal. 

1. 1st Navratri: Also called Chaitra Navratri, the day marks the beginning of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar. The rituals are similar to Shardiya Navratri. 
2. Sajibu Nongma Panda: This day marks the beginning of the year in Manipur. Prayers and feasting are done on this day. 
3. Hazrat Ali Jayanti: In Uttar Pradesh, Hazrat Ali Jayanti is a public holiday. Very delicacies are distributed on this day. 
4. Chapchar Kut: In Mizoram, this festival is conducted once the jungles are cleared. 

Some of the places that you can visit in March are mentioned below: 

1. Coorg 
2. Bengaluru 
3. Gangtok 
4. Leh-Ladakh 
5. Agra

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