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February Bank Holidays 2026: Complete List Of Weekend And State-Wise Closures You Need To Know
This February 2026 if you're planning bank visits, cheque clearances, or paperwork-heavy tasks, timing matters. Add state-specific holidays to the usual weekends, and a "quick bank errand" can easily stretch into a delay.
Here's a clear look at all bank holidays in February 2026, based on RBI guidelines and state-wise observances, so you can plan ahead without last-minute surprise
How Bank Holidays Work In India
Before getting into dates, a quick refresher helps. Across India, banks follow a standard closure pattern:
- All Sundays are bank holidays
- Second and fourth Saturdays are bank holidays nationwide
- Festival and regional holidays depend on the state and RBI notifications
This means not every holiday applies everywhere. Your bank branch location matters.
February 2026: Nationwide Bank Holidays
These closures apply across India, regardless of state:
- Sunday, 1 February - Weekly Sunday
- Saturday, 14 February - Second Saturday
- Sunday, 15 February - Weekly Sunday
- Sunday, 22 February - Weekly Sunday
- Saturday, 28 February - Fourth Saturday
On these days, all bank branches remain closed nationwide.
State-Specific Bank Holidays In February 2026
Alongside weekends, a few regional observances lead to additional bank closures in select states.
Wednesday, 18 February - Losar
Banks remain closed in Sikkim for the Tibetan New Year.
Thursday, 19 February - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Banks are closed across Maharashtra.
Friday, 20 February - Statehood Day
Banks remain closed in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
If your branch falls in one of these states, expect an extra non-working day.
What About Maha Shivaratri In February 2026?
Maha Shivaratri falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Since it coincides with a Sunday, banks are already closed nationwide. In states where Shivaratri is recognised as a bank holiday, it doesn't add an extra closure this year but it's still widely observed.
Will Online Banking Work On These Days?
Yes. Even on bank holidays:
- UPI transactions
- Net banking
- Mobile banking apps
- ATM services
remain available. However, services like cheque clearing, branch visits, and document processing resume only on working days.
February 2026 Bank Holidays At A Glance
- 1 Feb (Sun) - Weekly holiday
- 14 Feb (Sat) - Second Saturday
- 15 Feb (Sun) - Weekly holiday / Maha Shivaratri
- 18 Feb (Wed) - Losar (Sikkim)
- 19 Feb (Thu) - Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
- 20 Feb (Fri) - Statehood Day (Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram)
- 22 Feb (Sun) - Weekly holiday
- 28 Feb (Sat) - Fourth Saturday
February 2026 doesn't come packed with nationwide bank holidays, but state-specific closures can still affect timelines especially if you're dealing with approvals, drafts, or branch-dependent services. A quick look at your local holiday list now can save a lot of back-and-forth later.
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