Bank Holiday- Will banks be closed today, February 14? Know the details 

Bank Holiday: Big news for bank customers. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) already releases a list of bank holidays, which details which banks will be closed on which days and for which reasons in which cities. Therefore, before visiting the bank on any given day, you should definitely learn about the bank holidays in your city and only then should you plan your visit. If you’re planning to visit the bank today, February 14th, you should first learn about the bank holiday on February 14th. So, let’s find out if banks will be closed today.

14 February Bank Holiday

Today February 14th, is Saturday. This Saturday is the second Saturday of this month. Therefore, banks will be closed across the country. If you were planning to visit the bank today, please avoid going. It’s worth noting that banks are closed nationwide on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. After today, February 14th, banks will also be closed on February 28th. February 28th is the fourth Saturday of the month. Therefore, banks will remain closed nationwide on this day as well.

February 18 Bank Holiday

Banks in Sikkim will be closed on February 18. Banks in Sikkim will be closed due to the Losar festival.

February 19 Bank Holiday

Banks in Maharashtra will be closed on February 19. This bank holiday is due to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.

20 February Bank Holiday

Banks will be closed in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on February 20. This holiday is due to State Foundation Day.

22 February Sunday Weekly holiday across the country

28 February Saturday Fourth Saturday across the country

March Bank Holidays

March 1: Sunday

March 3: Holika Dahan

March 4: Dhulendi

March 8: Sunday

Work won’t stop just because the bank is closed

If you’re anxious about bank closures, there’s no need to worry. Most of your banking tasks can still be handled even when the banks are closed. If you need to take out cash, ATMs are available 24/7. Plus, if you want to send money to someone, you can easily do that using UPI. And if you have cash on hand, you can deposit it through the machines outside the banks.

What bank services will remain operational?

Customers can utilize online services even during bank holidays since digital services such as UPI, Mobile Banking, and Internet Banking remain unaffected by these holidays. You can access net banking via the official website or mobile app of your bank. This service allows you to perform money transfers, pay bills, and check your account balance.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) provides a secure method for transferring money. Simply use UPI applications like Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm.In addition, customers can take advantage of various services such as fund transfers, mobile recharges, and utility bill payments through their bank’s mobile app on smartphones.

ATMs are always operational for cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, and obtaining mini statements. You can also enjoy features like cardless cash withdrawals at ATMs. Customers should verify holiday information with their local bank branch before visiting, as bank holidays in India can differ based on local festivals in various states. For the latest updates, you can also check the official RBI website or your bank’s app.