March Holidays in India 2021

India, being a secular country, hosts individuals of different religions. All of these religions celebrate a plethora of festivals. Some among these are central holidays, some are a state holiday, yet some festivals are entirely regional and come under restricted holidays. There are several festivals in the month of March, observed by people of different religions and regions. Read on to get a comprehensive list of these holidays.

List of Holidays in March in 2021

March Bank Holidays in India 2021

Note: During bank holidays in March 2021, all banking institutions will remain closed for the public service. People can use ATMs to deposit and withdraw money. Banks also have holidays on second and fourth Saturdays in March.

Description of Holidays in March

Holi: Holi is the Festival of Colors, usually celebrated in the month of March. People celebrate Holi by applying colored water and dry colors on each other. People burn effigies one day before Holi. It is called Holika Dahan. The festival of colors is also known as Dol Jatra in several regions.

Bihar Diwas: Bihar Diwas, on 22 March every year, marks the creation of the state of Bihar. It is a public holiday in Bihar, started by the Govt. of Bihar during the tenure of Nitish Kumar.