As India celebrates Holi with vibrant colors and festive fervor today, many individuals may assume that banks across the country are closed. However, per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks are not shut in all states. While most regions observe a bank holiday today, some states will continue banking operations as usual.
Holi 2025 Bank Holiday Schedule Across India
Holi is celebrated on different dates in various parts of the country. Consequently, bank holidays have been staggered across multiple days:
- March 13, 2025 (Thursday): Banks remained closed in states like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Kerala due to Holika Dahan.
- March 14, 2025 (Friday): Major parts of India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, have declared a bank holiday for the main Holi celebrations.
- March 15, 2025 (Saturday): Banks will remain closed in Tripura, Odisha, Manipur, and Bihar as the Holi festivities continue in these states.
States Where Banks Remain Open Today
While most of India enjoys a festive break, banking services remain operational in Karnataka, Odisha, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Kerala, and Nagaland. This decision ensures that essential banking activities remain uninterrupted for businesses and individuals needing urgent transactions.
Online Banking & ATM Services Remain Active
Despite physical branches being closed in several states, digital banking services, including net banking, mobile banking, and ATMs, will function without any disruption. Customers can continue making payments, fund transfers, and accessing other essential services through online platforms.
Plan Your Banking Activities in Advance
Customers are asked to check the list of bank holidays in their state before going to a branch today. With festival holidays on various days in various states, pre-scheduling of transactions will prevent inconvenience.
For the official RBI Bank Holiday List 2025, customers can visit the RBI website or check notifications from their respective banks.
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