Bank Holidays March 2024: Will Banks Open Today? Here is the complete list of holidays
However, as it is the first Saturday of this month, banks are open today. Saturdays are generally not designated as bank holidays except for the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Bank Holidays March 2024: Today, Saturday 2nd March and people may be confused whether banks are open today. However, as it is the first Saturday of this month, banks are open today. Saturdays are generally not designated as bank holidays except for the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Consequently, regular banking operations are conducted on the first and third Saturdays. For the uninitiated, we would like to inform you that if a month has a fifth Saturday, banking activities will be conducted as normal on that day as well. Similarly, State Bank of India (SBI) will function today like other national banks.
Online banking is available:
On days when bank branches have limited hours or may be completely closed on certain days, online banking services is accessible 24/7. It provides customers with the convenience of managing their finances regardless of bank schedules or holidays.
However, it is essential to be aware of upcoming bank holidays. By familiarizing yourself with these dates, you can proactively plan your banking needs and utilize online services to avoid any disruption in your financial management.
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National Holidays:
March 1: Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
March 8: Mahashivaratri (except Tripura, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Itanagar, Rajasthan, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya)
March 25: Holi (except Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala, Nagaland, Bihar, Srinagar)
March 29: Good Friday (except Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh)
State Holidays:
March 22: Bihar Divas (Bihar)
March 26: Second Day of Yosang/Holi (Odisha, Manipur, Bihar)
March 27: Holi (Bihar)
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Regular bank closures:
Every Second Saturday (March 9)
Every Fourth Saturday (March 23)
Sundays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Although this list serves as a helpful starting point, remember that regional variations may occur in India during bank holidays. To ensure a smooth banking experience, it is essential to directly check the holiday schedule with your particular bank branch or their official website. It provides you with the most up-to-date and accurate information applicable to your location.
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