February Bank Holidays 2026: Check When Banks Will Be Closed in Your State

New Delhi: Next month, several days have been designated as bank holidays across India. If you plan to visit a bank in February, it is advisable to check the holiday schedule in your state in advance.

Bank Holidays in February 2026
February, being the shortest month of the year, has comparatively fewer holidays. Bank holidays are determined by individual states and are often linked to specific festivals or regional events. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a monthly list of bank holidays state-wise.

Key Bank Holidays in February 2026

• February 15: Maha Shivratri coincides with a Sunday this year. Banks will remain closed in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and other states.
• February 18: In Sikkim, banks will be closed on account of Losar, the Tibetan New Year, celebrated with great enthusiasm.
• February 19: Maharashtra observes Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha king. Banks in Maharashtra will remain closed on this day.
• February 20: Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their State Foundation Day (Statehood Day) on February 20, commemorating their transition from Union Territories to full-fledged states in 1987. Banks in these states will remain closed.

In addition to these specific holidays, RBI guidelines dictate that banks remain closed on every Sunday, as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Use Digital Banking on Bank Holidays
Even on bank holidays, customers can continue banking through digital services such as internet banking, SMS banking, and WhatsApp banking. These platforms allow you to check account balances, view statements, request checkbooks, pay bills, recharge prepaid phones, transfer funds, book tickets, track expenses, and much more. Digital banking also makes stopping checks and other transactions convenient without visiting a branch.