Bank Holiday: Today is the last Saturday of January. If you ‘re planning to get any bank work done today, check the RBI holiday calendar first. The RBI keeps banks closed on holidays and some Saturdays. Let’s find out if banks are open in your city today.
Are banks open or closed today?
According to the RBI holiday calendar, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. However, today is the fifth Saturday of the month, so all banks will remain open. January 3, 10, 17, and 24 have already fallen on Saturdays. Consequently, today is the fifth Saturday on the last day of the month, and it is not a holiday. Therefore, banks will remain open in all states today.
How many days will the banks remain closed in February?
The month of January ends today, so bank holidays will only resume next month. However, banks will remain closed for nine days next month as well. So, before you head to the bank, learn about the bank holidays next month here.
Bank holidays in February
Banks will be closed for events like Losar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, and State Day/State Foundation Day in February 2026.
Bank holiday on February 18 – Banks in Sikkim will be closed on February 18th for Losar. Losar, also known as the Tibetan New Year, is celebrated in Sikkim with a lot of excitement and vibrant cultural festivities.
Bank holiday on February 19 – In Maharashtra, banks will be closed on February 19, 2026, to celebrate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
Bank holiday on February 20 – On February 20, 2026, banks in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh will be closed for Statehood Day. Both states achieved full statehood on this date in 1987.
Use digital banking services
Even though banks are closed, customers can still access services like internet banking, SMS banking, and WhatsApp banking, as long as they are registered for these options. With digital banking, you can easily check your account balance and statements, order a cheque book, pay bills, recharge your mobile, transfer money, book hotels and travel tickets, view your expenses, and stop cheques.