Days banks are closed in Andhra Pradesh in March 2026
| Date | Day | Why banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 3 Mar | Tuesday | Holi (Second Day) / Dol Jatra / Dhulandi / Holika Dahan / Attukal Pongala |
| 8 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 14 Mar | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 19 Mar | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa / Ugadi Festival / Telugu New Year's Day / Sajibu Nongmapanba (Cheiraoba) / 1st Navratra |
| 21 Mar | Saturday | Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) (Shawal-1) / Khutub-E-Ramzan / Sarhul |
| 22 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 27 Mar | Friday | Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain) |
| 28 Mar | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 29 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
Highlighted rows are holidays on RBI's list; holiday names are as RBI publishes them.
Working days and long weekends
Banks in Andhra Pradesh are open on 20 days in March 2026. Plan around this stretch of three or more closed days in a row:
- 27 Mar to 29 Mar (3 days): Shree Ram Navami (Chaite Dasain)
Cheques deposited just before a closed day clear on the next working day. EMIs and SIPs due on a closed day are usually debited on the next working day. UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, ATMs and net banking work every day.
See every holiday of the year in the Andhra Pradesh bank holidays 2026 list, or all states in bank holidays in March 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are banks closed in Andhra Pradesh in March 2026?
11 days: 1 Mar, 3 Mar, 8 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar. 4 are holidays on RBI's list; the rest are Sundays and bank Saturdays.
Is 3 March 2026 a bank holiday in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes: banks are closed for Holi (Second Day) / Dol Jatra / Dhulandi / Holika Dahan / Attukal Pongala on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Which Saturdays are banks closed in March 2026?
The second and fourth Saturdays: 14 Mar and 28 Mar. Banks are open on the other Saturdays unless a holiday falls on them.
Do UPI, NEFT and RTGS work on bank holidays?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS run 24×7, including on bank holidays, Sundays and bank Saturdays, as do ATMs and net banking. Cheque clearing and branch services wait for the next working day.
Sources
Last checked on 19 September 2026. Holidays can be added or moved at short notice, for example for elections; confirm with your branch before an important visit.