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With the vibrant festival of Holi just around the corner, several states in India are set to observe continuous bank holidays for four days - from March 13th to March 16th, 2025. This break combines Holika Dahan, Holi celebrations, the second Saturday and the usual Sunday off.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) determines the official bank holiday list and these dates often vary across states. Let’s dive into the details of which states will have bank holidays and when.!

Detailed Holiday List for Holi 2025

1. March 13th, 2025 (Thursday) – Holika Dahan & Attukal Pongala 

   - States observing holidays: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Kerala.

   - Major cities affected: Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram.

   - Reason: Holika Dahan marks the traditional start of Holi celebrations while Attukal Pongala is a famous festival in Kerala, celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram.

2. March 14th, 2025 (Friday) – Holi/Doljatra

   - States observing holidays: Gujarat, Mizoram, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, Sikkim.

   - Major cities affected: Ahmedabad, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar.

   - Reason: Holi also known as Doljatra in West Bengal is celebrated with colours and joy across the country.

3. March 15th, 2025 (Saturday) – Yaosang (Second Day of Holi)

   - States observing holidays: Tripura, Odisha, Manipur, Bihar.

   - Major cities affected: Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Patna.

   - Reason: The Yaosang festival in Northeast India marks the second day of Holi celebrations, merging traditional rituals with the joy of spring.

4. March 16th, 2025 (Sunday) – Regular Weekly Off

   - All states: This is the standard weekly bank holiday observed across the country.

Additional Information

- Emergency Services: The State Bank of India (SBI) and other national banks have advised customers to plan their withdrawals and online transactions in advance.

- Online Banking: Despite physical branches closing, mobile banking apps, ATMs and internet banking services will remain operational.

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Impact Analysis: What Does This Mean for You.?

- Business Owners & Traders: Ensure financial transactions and stock purchases are completed before March 13th to avoid any disruptions.

- Salaried Individuals: Plan withdrawals early to manage weekend and Holi celebrations smoothly.

- Travellers: Those visiting their hometowns should carry adequate cash and confirm working ATMs en route.

While Holi brings colours and joy it’s crucial to plan financial activities considering the upcoming bank holidays. Mark the dates, prepare in advance and enjoy a hassle-free celebration.!

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