The first month of the year, January, is about to end, and the second month, February, will begin soon. If you have any bank related work pending for February, then this news is for you. According to the calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed for several days in different states across the country in February 2026, including Sundays and Saturdays. There are many festivals in this month like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and Mahashivratri, on which days banks will remain closed. Here is a list of days in February when banks will remain closed, so that you can plan your work accordingly and avoid any last-minute hassles.
February 15, 2026
Mahashivratri is on February 15, 2026, so banks will remain closed in many cities including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
February 18, 2026
Banks will remain closed in Gangtok on February 18 due to Losar festival. Losar is also known as the Tibetan New Year, and banks will remain closed on this occasion.
February 19, 2026
Banks will remain closed in Belapur, Mumbai and Nagpur on February 19 on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. Banking services will not be available in these cities on this day.
February 20, 2026
Banks will remain closed in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on February 20, 2026, as it is State Foundation Day. Banks will remain closed in both the states on this occasion.
Digital banking services will continue
If bank customers are already registered with their bank for Internet Banking, SMS Banking or WhatsApp Banking, they can use these services. Financial and non-financial transactions can be done easily through these services. During bank holidays, you can use services like checking account balance, getting statements, ordering chequebooks, paying bills, recharging mobile, transferring money, booking hotels and travel tickets and viewing records of your expenses as usual.