Banks closed for 9 days in February 2026: State-wise holiday list
The Reserve Bank of India has released the bank holiday calendar for February 2026. Customers should plan transactions accordingly to avoid inconvenience during branch closures.
Banks across India follow an annual holiday calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that includes both nationwide and state-specific closure days. In February 2026, banks will remain closed on nine occasions, a mix of weekly holidays, Saturdays, and regional observances. Planning around these dates can save you unnecessary trips to the branch and help you time transactions like cheque deposits or in-person banking.
HOW BANK HOLIDAYS ARE DECIDED
Bank holidays are classified under different categories, including:
Weekly holidays—Sundays and designated Saturdays
Negotiable Instruments Act holidays—when cheque clearance and related services are affected
State-specific holidays—based on local festivals, historical days or state foundation days
Even when branches are closed, most digital services like UPI, mobile/internet banking and ATM access generally remain available unless there’s a technical interruption.
DATE-WISE BANK HOLIDAY SCHEDULE—FEBRUARY 2026
Here’s a clear breakdown of all bank holidays in February 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday/Occasion | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
| Feb 8 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday bank holiday | All India |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Weekly holiday (coincides with Maha Shivaratri) | All India |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Losar | Gangtok (Sikkim) |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur (Maharashtra) |
| Feb 20 | Friday | State Day / Statehood Day | Aizawl (Mizoram), Itanagar / Imphal (Manipur) |
| Feb 22 | Sunday | Weekly holiday | All India |
| Feb 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday bank holiday | All India |
Source: RBI bank holiday calendar for February 2026
WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND SATURDAYS
Most closures in February come from standard weekend rules including all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. These are observed nationwide, meaning every bank branch in India follows them.
STATE-SPECIFIC AND FESTIVAL CLOSURES
Apart from weekends, a few regional festivities and observances lead to bank holidays in specific areas:
Losar
Celebrated mainly in Sikkim, Losar marks the Tibetan New Year. Banks in Gangtok will observe this holiday.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
In Maharashtra (Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur), banks will remain closed on Feb 19 in honour of the warrior king’s birth anniversary.
State Day / Statehood Day
A holiday in certain northeastern states such as Mizoram and Manipur celebrating their respective statehood days.
WHAT HAPPENS ON BANK HOLIDAYS
While physical branches remain shut, most digital banking functions usually continue to work. Customers can still:
Perform UPI transactions
Use mobile and internet banking
Withdraw cash from ATMs
Pay bills online
However, cheque clearing and in-branch services like demand drafts or account statements may not be processed on these dates.
HOW TO PLAN AROUND BANK HOLIDAYS
Check closures before visiting a branch especially for in-person tasks.
Use online banking when branches are closed.
Confirm local holidays with your bank if your region has extra observances.
February 2026 has relatively few bank holidays compared to other months, but knowing the dates especially state-specific ones can prevent last-minute hassles. With most digital services still available, planning ahead remains the key to smooth banking.