Bank Holidays in February: How Many Days Will Banks Be Closed? Full RBI List

Bank Holidays February: If you have any important banking tasks to tackle in February 2026, this info is for you. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has put out the official list of bank holidays for that month. This list covers weekly holidays, the second and fourth Saturdays, plus festivals and special days in certain states.

When will banks be closed nationwide in February 2026?

There are a few days in February 2026 when all bank branches across the country will shut down. These include Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. On these days, bank branches will be closed in every state and union territory.

February 1 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday

February 14 (Saturday): Second Saturday

February 15 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday

February 22 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday

February 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday

Extra holidays due to festivals in states

In many states, banks will be closed in February for Mahashivratri (February 15). This holiday is observed in almost all states and union territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Additionally, banks will also close in some states for local festivals and special events.

February 18: Losar in Sikkim

February 19: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary in Maharashtra

February 20: Statehood Day in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram

What services will be available when the bank is closed?

Even though the bank branch will be closed, customers won’t experience any major issues. UPI, mobile banking, and internet banking services will still be up and running.

You can also withdraw cash from ATMs

However, services like check clearance, drafts, locker-related tasks, and branch counter transactions won’t be available during these holidays. The RBI and banks encourage customers to wrap up their important banking activities before the second week of February, especially in states where Mahashivratri and other local holidays are celebrated. Remember, Shivratri is on February 15th, which is a Sunday.