- Banks will be open most days in February except for some state-specific holidays and weekends
- Maha Shivratri falls on Sunday, Feb 15, so banks remain closed that day nationwide
- Banks close on second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays in February 2026
After witnessing several holidays in the first month of the year, banking services across states and Union Territories are expected to remain open on most days in February, except for a few state-specific holidays as well as closures on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.
This year, Maha Shivratri will be observed around the country on Sunday, Feb.15.
In January, banks in India remained shut for around 10-12 days, with the number of holidays varying from one state to another. Significant holidays included New Year, Makar Sankranti, Republic Day and others.
Bank Holidays In February 2026
As per the official RBI calendar, banks across states and Union Territories are scheduled to remain shut for six to seven days only. This includes a few regional observances like Losar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and State Day/Statehood Day in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Besides these, banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays as well as all Sundays.
"All scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays," according to the RBI notification for bank holidays.
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in February 2026:
- Feb. 14 - Banks closed on second Saturday
- Feb. 18 - Losar (Sikkim)
- Feb. 19 - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
- Feb. 20 - State Day/Statehood Day (Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)
- Feb. 28 - Banks closed on fourth Saturday
- Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 - Bank holiday on Sunday
Reserve Bank of India issues the list of bank holidays at the start of every calendar year. Banks in the country remain closed on national holidays and regional festivals, apart from two Saturdays of the month and all Sundays.
The central bank has classified these holidays into three sections: Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and Banks' Closing of Accounts.
While services at bank branches remain suspended on these holidays, customers are advised to plan their visits to banks in advance after checking the regional holiday calendar. Customers can continue to avail online banking services that remain fully functional on all days. This means, people can use services like UPI payments, net banking and ATM transactions, among others.
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