Mahashivratri 2025 Bank Holidays: Banks to Remain Shut for Two Days This Week – Check Details
Banks in multiple states across India will remain closed for two days this week due to Mahashivratri and regional holidays. However, these closures will not be consecutive. While banking services at physical branches will be unavailable, customers can continue to use mobile and internet banking without any disruption.
On February 26, banks will remain closed in several states, including:
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
Apart from Mahashivratri, banks in Gangtok will remain closed on February 28 due to the Losar festival.
In total, banks will be closed for 14 days in February 2025 due to national, regional, and weekend holidays. However, closures will vary by state, and not all regions will observe holidays on the same days.
February 3 – Saraswati Puja (Agartala)
February 11 – Thai Poosam/Municipal Corporation General Election 2025 (Chennai/Raipur)
February 12 – Sant Ravidas Jayanti/Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday/General Election to Local Councils (Aizawl/Kanpur/Lucknow/Shimla)
February 15 – Lui-Ngai-Ni (Imphal)
February 19 – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Belapur/Mumbai/Nagpur)
February 20 – Statehood Day/State Day (Aizawl/Itanagar)
February 26 – Mahashivratri (Multiple states)
February 28 – Losar (Gangtok)
February 2 – Sunday
February 8 – Second Saturday
February 9 – Sunday
February 16 – Sunday
February 22 – Fourth Saturday
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) categorizes holidays under three groups:
It’s important to note that bank holidays differ across states, depending on local festivals and government notifications. While physical branches will be shut on designated holidays, digital banking services will remain fully operational.
For customers planning to visit bank branches, it is advisable to check the RBI’s official holiday list to avoid inconvenience.
Mahashivratri Bank Holiday on February 26
On February 26, banks will remain closed in several states, including:
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
Losar Holiday in Gangtok
Apart from Mahashivratri, banks in Gangtok will remain closed on February 28 due to the Losar festival.
Bank Holidays in February 2025
In total, banks will be closed for 14 days in February 2025 due to national, regional, and weekend holidays. However, closures will vary by state, and not all regions will observe holidays on the same days.
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City-Wise List of Regional Bank Holidays in February 2025
February 3 – Saraswati Puja (Agartala)
February 11 – Thai Poosam/Municipal Corporation General Election 2025 (Chennai/Raipur)
February 12 – Sant Ravidas Jayanti/Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday/General Election to Local Councils (Aizawl/Kanpur/Lucknow/Shimla)
February 15 – Lui-Ngai-Ni (Imphal)
February 19 – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Belapur/Mumbai/Nagpur)
February 20 – Statehood Day/State Day (Aizawl/Itanagar)
February 26 – Mahashivratri (Multiple states)
February 28 – Losar (Gangtok)
Weekend Bank Closures in February 2025
February 2 – Sunday
February 8 – Second Saturday
February 9 – Sunday
February 16 – Sunday
February 22 – Fourth Saturday
Understanding RBI’s Bank Holiday Classification
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) categorizes holidays under three groups:
- Negotiable Instruments Act Holidays
- Negotiable Instruments Act & Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Holidays
- Banks’ Closing of Accounts
It’s important to note that bank holidays differ across states, depending on local festivals and government notifications. While physical branches will be shut on designated holidays, digital banking services will remain fully operational.
For customers planning to visit bank branches, it is advisable to check the RBI’s official holiday list to avoid inconvenience.
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