Days banks are closed in Jammu and Kashmir in March 2026
| Date | Day | Why banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 4 Mar | Wednesday | Holi / Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti / Yaosang 2nd Day / Dol Jatra (Jammu only) |
| 8 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 13 Mar | Friday | Chapchar Kut / Jumat-ul-Vida |
| 14 Mar | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 Mar | Sunday | Sunday |
| 17 Mar | Tuesday | Shab-I-Qadr |
| 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 |
| 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 Jammu and Kashmir are open on 20 days in March 2026. Plan around this stretch of three or more closed days in a row:
- 13 Mar to 15 Mar (3 days): Chapchar Kut / Jumat-ul-Vida
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 Jammu and Kashmir bank holidays 2026 list, or all states in bank holidays in March 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are banks closed in Jammu and Kashmir in March 2026?
12 days: 1 Mar, 4 Mar, 8 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar. 5 are holidays on RBI's list; the rest are Sundays and bank Saturdays.
Is 4 March 2026 a bank holiday in Jammu and Kashmir?
Yes, in Jammu: banks are closed for Holi / Holi 2nd Day – Dhuleti / Yaosang 2nd Day / Dol Jatra on Wednesday, 4 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.