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Get to know the public holidays and special observances in March 2026 to plan your time off and holidays effectively.
March has a multitude of holidays. These include festival leaves, long weekends and more. Some of the most prominent occasions include Holi and Eid-ul-Fitr.
Let’s take a look at the complete list of holidays in March 2026.
Here is the list of holidays available in 2026 for the month of March:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
02nd March |
Monday |
Yaosang |
Yaosang is a five-day festival in Manipur that celebrates the arrival of spring. It is one of Manipur’s major festivals coinciding with Holi. |
03rd March |
Tuesday |
Holika Dahan |
Holi ka Dahan is observed on the eve of Holi. It represents the burning of the demoness Holika and the triumph of devotion and righteousness. |
03rd March |
Tuesday |
Dolyatra |
Dolyatra, also known as Dol Jatra, is a festival of colours celebrated in West Bengal. |
04th March |
Wednesday |
Holi |
Holi, known as the Festival of Colours, is marked by playing with colours, festive gatherings, dance and sweets. |
06th March |
Friday |
Chapchar Kut |
The Chapchar Kut is a spring festival of Mizoram. It is celebrated after the completion of jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing. |
12th March |
Thursday |
Jumu’atul-Wida |
Jumu’atal-Wida is the last Friday in the month of Ramadan before Eid-ul-Fitr. |
15th March |
Sunday |
Shab-e-Qadr |
It is believed that the Quran was sent down from heaven to the world and the first verses were revealed to Prophet Muhammad. |
19th March |
Thursday |
Ugadi |
Ugadi is the New Year’s Day according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. |
19th March |
Thursday |
Gudi Padwa |
This day marks the start of the new year celebrated in Maharashtra. |
19th March |
Thursday |
Eid-ul-Fitr |
This day marks the end of Ramadan. It is celebrated with communal prayer and feasting. |
23rd March |
Sunday |
Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day |
The day honours the lives of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. |
26th March |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
It is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the ninth day of Chaitra month and is marked by prayers, temple visits, and recitations of the Ramayana. |
31st March |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
This day celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. It is a significant event for Jains, celebrated with prayers, processions, and charity. |
Bank holidays include holidays based on national, state-wise and regional observances. They commonly include government-declared holidays, major festivals and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. However, if a month has a fifth Saturday, banks will remain open on that day. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes an official schedule of these holidays every year.
Here is the list of bank holidays:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
02nd March |
Monday |
Yoasang |
03rd March |
Tuesday |
Holika Dahan |
03rd March |
Tuesday |
Dhuleti/Dhulandi/Dolyatra |
04th March |
Wednesday |
Holi |
06th March |
Friday |
Chapchar Kut |
07th March |
Saturday |
2nd Saturday |
12th March |
Thursday |
Jumu’atul-Wida |
15th March |
Sunday |
Shab-e-Qadr |
19th March |
Thursday |
Eid-ul-Fitr |
22nd March |
Sunday |
Bihar Diwas |
26th March |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
28th March |
Saturday |
4th Saturday |
31st March |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
A Gazetted Holiday is declared by the government and is to be observed by all; government offices, educational institutes and private companies. Establishments working on these days require prior permission.
These are the gazetted holidays in March 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
03rd March |
Tuesday |
Dolyatra |
19th March |
Thursday |
Eid-ul-Fitr |
26th March |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
31st March |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
Restricted holidays are holidays that employers can offer to their employees, however, it is not mandatory for employees to take them.
For March 2026, the restricted holidays are as follows:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
03rd March |
Tuesday |
Holika Dahan |
03rd March |
Tuesday |
Dolyatra |
12th March |
Thursday |
Jumu’atul-Wida |
26th March |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
19th March |
Thursday |
Chaitra Sukladi/Gudi Padva/Ugadi/Cheti Chand |
31st March |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
In March 2026, you may be able to enjoy several long weekends – perfect for a short getaway or a relaxing staycation.
The following are the long weekends in March 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
19th March |
Thursday |
Chaitra Sukladi/Gudi Padva/Ugadi/Cheti Chand/ Eid-ul-Fitr |
20th March |
Friday |
Apply for a planned leave |
21st March |
Saturday |
Weekend |
22nd March |
Sunday |
Weekend |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
26th March |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
27th March |
Friday |
Apply for a planned leave |
28th March |
Saturday |
Weekend |
29th March |
Sunday |
Weekend |
30th March |
Monday |
Apply for a planned leave |
31st March |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
March is an important month for festivals, however, it is also a crucial month for you as a taxpayer. It is the last opportunity for you to make investments that qualify for income tax benefits under various sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. These can range from Section 80C, 80D, 10 (10D), 80CCD, etc
March is an important month for festivals, however, it is also a crucial month for you as a taxpayer. It is the last opportunity for you to make investments that qualify for income tax benefits under various sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. These can range from Section 80C, 80D, 10 (10D), 80CCD, etc.
Now that you have a list of holidays in March, you can plan travel dates as well as create a budget for expected expenses. You may set up a holiday fund in advance, for instance, by opening an FD to make sure your travel funds remain untouched.
When you travel, you can secure your vacation with Pocket Insurance for baggage loss and medical emergencies.
March can be a viable month to plan your travels, considering the number of leaves you can access. If you’re a salaried taxpayer, you may benefit from Leave Travel Allowance or LTA, provided you have opted for the old tax regime. LTA is a component of your salary that is meant to cover your travel expenses during vacation. However, certain terms and conditions apply.
You are entitled to claim LTA exemptions for up to two journeys within a block of four calendar years. The current block period is from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029.
Financial institutions may roll out exclusive offers on credit cards, and loans, during festivals like Holi, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid, etc. They may offer competitive rates on car/bike loans or credit card EMIs. The offers on credit cards can even extend to cashback.
With such offers available you can consider financing home renovations and high ticket purchases during the festive season. You may even plan a vacation during such times and enjoy exclusive discounts on travel bookings such as flights and hotels.
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