March 2024 Long Weekends: Plan Your Holiday Trips On These Dates
Long Weekends in March 2024:?Regret not having planned enough vacations in the first two months of 2024 and unchecked items from your bucket list. Fret not, as with the new month just around the corner, itĄ¯s time to look at the calendar once again and ensure you get your vacation plans right for March 2024.
And do you know whatĄ¯s amazing about the forthcoming month? Apart from a whole lot of new opportunities and exciting destinations, there are also two long weekends. So, if you plan smartly, you can easily sneak a few vacations in without needing to petition your office for those extra leaves. Check out the two long holiday weekends in March 2024 and plan accordingly.
When is the long holiday in March 2024?
On the following dates in March 2024, banks will be closed in observance of various occasions: Chapchar Kut, Sivarathri, Bihar Divas, Holi (Second Day) - Dhuleti/Dol Jatra/Dhulandi, Yaosang 2nd Day/Holi, Holi, and Good Friday.
Maha Shivratri 2024: First Long holiday weekend in March
Friday, March 8: Maha Shivratri
Saturday, March 9: (Weekend)
Sunday, March 10 (Weekend)
Holi 2024: Second Long holiday weekend in March
Saturday, March 23 (Weekend)
Sunday, March 24 (Weekend)
Monday, March 25: Holi
Good Friday 2024: Third Long holiday weekend in March
Friday, March 29: Good Friday
Saturday, March 30 (Weekend)
Sunday, March 31: Easter (Weekend)
Places you can visit in March 2024 long weekends: Vrindavan-Mathura for Holi; Ooty for picturesque views; Ranthambore, Rajasthan, for wildlife spotting; Sikkim for a peaceful getaway; Mount Abu for a pilgrimage; and Hampi for its ruins and landscapes.
March 2024 Holiday List
| March 2024 Festivals | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Yashoda Jayanti | March 1, 2024 | Friday |
| Bhanu Saptami | March 3, 2024 | Sunday |
| Shabari Jayanti | March 3, 2024 | Sunday |
| Kalashtami | March 3, 2024 | Sunday |
| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | March 3, 2024 | Sunday |
| Janaki Jayanti | March 4, 2024 | Monday |
| Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | March 6, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Vijaya Ekadashi | March 6, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 8, 2024 | Friday |
| International Women's Day | March 8, 2024 | Friday |
| Pradosh Vrat | March 8, 2024 | Friday |
| Masik Shivaratri | March 8, 2024 | Friday |
| Darsha Amavasya | March 10, 2024 | Sunday |
| Anvadhan | March 10, 2024 | Sunday |
| Phalguna Amavasya | March 10, 2024 | Sunday |
| Dwapara Yuga | March 10, 2024 | Sunday |
| Ramadan | March 11, 2024 | Monday |
| Ishti | March 11, 2024 | Monday |
| Chandra Darshana | March 11, 2024 | Monday |
| Phulera Dooj | March 12, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Ramakrishna Jayanti | March 12, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Vinayaka Chaturthi | March 13, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Masik Karthigai | March 14, 2024 | Thursday |
| Meena Sankranti | March 14, 2024 | Thursday |
| Karadaiyan Nombu | March 14, 2024 | Thursday |
| Skanda Sashti | March 15, 2024 | Friday |
| Rohini Vrat | March 16, 2024 | Saturday |
| Masik Durgashtami | March 17, 2024 | Sunday |
| Vernal Equinox | March 20, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Amalaki Ekadashi | March 20, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Narasimha Dwadashi | March 21, 2024 | Thursday |
| Shaheed Diwas | March 23, 2024 | ?Saturday |
| Chhoti Holi | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| Holika Dahan | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| Phalguna Purnima Vrat | March 24, 2024 | Sunday |
| Vasanta Purnima | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Dol Purnima | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Lakshmi Jayanti | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Panguni Uthiram | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Chandra Grahan *Upachchaya | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Phalguna Purnima | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Bhai Dooj | March 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Bhratri Dwitiya | March 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | March 28, 2024 | Thursday |
| Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi | March 28, 2024 | Thursday |
| Ranga Panchami | March 30, 2024 | Saturday |
FAQs:
Is there any long weekend in March 2024?
In March 2024, there will be two extended bank holidays. On March 8, banks in several states will remain closed, followed by the second Saturday and Sundays. Additionally, due to Holi falling on the Monday after the fourth Saturday and Sunday, banks in many states will observe a three-day closure.
Why is it a long weekend?
When New Year's Day coincides with a Friday or Monday, it results in an extended weekend. If it occurs on a Saturday, individuals often enjoy a day off on New Year's Eve. Furthermore, when January 1 falls on a Sunday, Monday, January 2 is typically observed as a day off, contributing to a prolonged weekend that encompasses the federal holiday on the third Monday of January.
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