Bank Holidays This Week: Will Banks Stay Shut For 4 Days? Check City-Wise Holiday List
Bank Holidays This Week : Bank customers across India are closely tracking branch closures this week as multiple regional holidays line up alongside the weekend. With several state-specific festivals and commemorative days falling over consecutive dates, routine banking work may face interruptions. Customers planning cheque clearances, cash deposits, or in-branch documentation are advised to review the holiday calendar carefully and schedule essential transactions in advance to avoid delays, even as digital banking services continue to function without disruption.
On February 19 (Thursday), banks in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Belapur will remain shut to mark Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of the iconic Maratha ruler, remembered for his administrative vision and military leadership. Public events, cultural programmes, and memorial ceremonies are typically organised across Maharashtra.
February 20 (Friday) will see bank closures in Aizawl and Imphal on account of Statehood Day celebrations. The occasion marks the historic transition of these regions into full-fledged states under the North-Eastern Areas Reorganisation framework in 1972. Government functions and cultural observances are held annually to celebrate the milestone.
February 22 (Sunday) will be a nationwide weekly holiday, as banks remain closed across India.
March 2 will observe Holika Dahan, followed by Holi celebrations on March 3, marked in various regions as Dol Jatra, Dhulendi, or the second day of Holi festivities. March 4 will continue Holi-related observances such as Dhuleti and Yaosang Day 2 in select areas.
March 13 is reserved for Chapchar Kut, a prominent spring festival celebrated in Mizoram. March 17 marks Shab-e-Qadr, an important night of prayers during Ramadan.
A cluster of regional New Year celebrations falls on March 19, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Telugu New Year, Sajibu Nongmapamba, and the first day of Navratri in some calendars.
State-Wise Bank Holidays This Week
The holiday sequence begins on February 18 (Wednesday) in Gangtok, Sikkim, where banks will remain closed for Losar. Celebrated widely by the Tibetan community, Losar marks the traditional New Year and is observed with cultural rituals, community gatherings, and the famous masked Cham dance performances.On February 19 (Thursday), banks in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Belapur will remain shut to mark Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of the iconic Maratha ruler, remembered for his administrative vision and military leadership. Public events, cultural programmes, and memorial ceremonies are typically organised across Maharashtra.
February 20 (Friday) will see bank closures in Aizawl and Imphal on account of Statehood Day celebrations. The occasion marks the historic transition of these regions into full-fledged states under the North-Eastern Areas Reorganisation framework in 1972. Government functions and cultural observances are held annually to celebrate the milestone.
February 22 (Sunday) will be a nationwide weekly holiday, as banks remain closed across India.
March Holiday Calendar For Banks
Looking ahead, March also features an extended list of bank holidays across different states and regions.March 2 will observe Holika Dahan, followed by Holi celebrations on March 3, marked in various regions as Dol Jatra, Dhulendi, or the second day of Holi festivities. March 4 will continue Holi-related observances such as Dhuleti and Yaosang Day 2 in select areas.
March 13 is reserved for Chapchar Kut, a prominent spring festival celebrated in Mizoram. March 17 marks Shab-e-Qadr, an important night of prayers during Ramadan.
A cluster of regional New Year celebrations falls on March 19, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Telugu New Year, Sajibu Nongmapamba, and the first day of Navratri in some calendars.
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