Bank Holidays in February 2026: Banking operations are expected to be affected in February 2026. According to the RBI calendar, banks will be closed in several states, including Maharashtra and Sikkim, due to regional festivals like Shivaji Jayanti and Losar. Be sure to check this complete list of holidays before heading to the bank.
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Bank Holidays in February 2026: The month of February is about to begin, and this time the banking calendar may be challenging for some states. According to new guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), bank branches will remain closed in February 2026 due to several regional festivals and birth anniversaries of great personalities. Financial transactions are likely to be significantly impacted by the continuous holidays, particularly in Maharashtra and the northeastern states.
Banks will be closed on these days in February.
In addition to weekly holidays (Sunday and 2nd/4th Saturdays), banks will be closed on these special days:
February 18 (Wednesday): Banks will be closed in Sikkim due to the ‘Losar’ festival.
February 19 (Thursday): All public and private banks in Maharashtra will be closed on the occasion of ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti’.
February 20 (Friday): Work will be halted in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram due to ‘State Foundation Day’.
The long weekend will impact Maharashtra and the Northeast.
In Maharashtra, banks are closed on Thursday, February 19th, and then only on Friday, followed by a Sunday holiday. In Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, the Friday holiday on February 20th is followed by a Sunday holiday, which may slow down business activity. If you need to make a draft or complete important tasks like KYC, note these dates in your diary.
Digital transactions are an option.
Even though branches are closed, online payment systems (IMPS, NEFT, RTGS) and UPI services will remain operational 24 hours a day. If you need cash, you can use any bank ATM.
