Will Banks & Govt Offices Be Closed In Tamil Nadu On March 14?

The banks in Chennai will remain closed on March 14 the occasion of Holi festival. However, there is no holiday for state government employees.

Across various parts of the country, banks will observe holidays on March 13, 14, and 16 due to Holi 2025 and the subsequent weekend, as per guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Bank Holiday Schedule for March 2025

March 13: Holika Dahan & Attukal Pongala

• Banks in Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Ranchi will remain closed on March 13 due to Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala.
• Holika Dahan: A Hindu ritual held the night before Holi, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil through a sacred bonfire.
• Attukal Pongala: One of the largest women-led festivals in the world, celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

March 14: Holi & Yaosang 2nd Day

Banks across several regions in India will be shut on March 14 due to Holi and Yaosang 2nd day.
Holi 2025: Widely known as the Festival of Colors, Holi marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated with vibrant hues, water splashes, and festive gatherings.
Yaosang 2nd Day: Also called Pichkari, this Manipur-based festival shares similarities with Holi, featuring music, dance, and cultural performances.

March 15 & 16: Weekend Banking Hours

• March 15 (Saturday): Banks will remain open, as it is the third Saturday of the month.
• March 16 (Sunday): Banks will remain closed, as per the standard banking schedule.

Key Takeaways

• Bank holidays are determined by the RBI under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which governs transactions such as cheques and promissory notes.
• Despite physical branch closures, customers can continue using online and mobile banking services for transactions.