Holidays in March 2021

Get to know the full list of public holidays in March 2021 which will help you plan your vacations well in advance. The list of bank holidays that is given will help you plan your bank-related transactions in advance which will help make your work easier and smoother.

Public Holidays in March 2021

India has public holidays that are national holidays, which are applicable to all the states in India, as well as regional holidays which are applicable only to specific states. The following is the list of public holidays in March 2021:

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Bank Holidays in March 2021

In India, every second and fourth Saturday are holidays for private and public sector banks as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Apart from this, the following are also bank holidays, which will be influenced by regional factors as well. The following is the list of bank holidays in March 2021:

Note: Please verify the dates with the holiday list issued by the RBI.

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Holidays in March 2021

• Panchayati Raj Diwas: The day commemorates the birthday of Biju Patnaik, the legendary former Chief Minister of Odisha. Patnaik revived Panchayati Raj in the year of 1992 with panchayat elections being held in the country after a long time.
• Chapchar Kut: Chapchur Kut is the most joyful festival of the Mizos. The festival is held during the period when the bamboos and trees that have been cut down are being awaited to dry for the purpose of burning for jhumming.
• Doljatra: The festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna. On the day, an idol of Lord Krishna is taken out on a procession in a palanquin. The festival is more significant for Bengali people as it is the birthday of the great Vaishnava saint named Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
• Hazrat Ali’s Birthday: The day commemorates the birth of Hazrat Ali, the fourth successor of Muhammad. He is considered to be the first Muslim as he is believed to be the first man to have accepted Islam.
• Holi: The festival of Holi is one of the most revered and celebrated festivals in the country. Known as the festival of colours, it brings a lot of positivity into the lives of the people. In addition to that, Holi brings the society together and strengthens the secular fabric of the country.
• Yaosang 2nd Day: Celebrated in Manipur, the festival is the unique form of Holi. Celebrated by the local Meitei people, the festival connects the past with the present. The festival of Yaosang was a harvest festival until the 15th century. However, with Hindu preachers starting to spread Vaishnavism in the state during that time, the festival was converted into a Hindu one that is dedicated to Krishna.
• Martyr’s Day: The day is celebrated to remember the sacrifice of Indian revolutionaries namely Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. The three young revolutionaries were hanged to death by the British. They continue to be a source of inspiration for the young generation.

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