🌴 February 2026 Bank Holidays: How Many Days Will Banks Be Closed?

G GOWTHAM
Bank holidays in india include regular weekends, national and regional festival holidays, and state‑specific days off. Here’s how february 2026 shapes up so you can plan your banking tasks in advance.

📅 1. All Sundays (4 Days Closed)

Banks across india are closed every Sunday — and February 2026 has four Sundays:

  • Feb 1 (Sun)
  • Feb 8 (Sun)
  • Feb 15 (Sun)
  • Feb 22 (Sun)
👉 Those are 4 automatic holidays for all branches.

📆 2. Regular saturday Closures (2 Days Closed)

Under RBI rules, banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month:

  • Feb 14 (Second Saturday)
  • Feb 28 (Fourth Saturday)
👉 That’s 2 more days off.

🎉 3. festival & Regional bank Holidays (State‑Specific)

Some banks will also be closed in certain states on additional days in February:

📍 Regional / festival Closures

  • Feb 18 – Losar (Sikkim)
  • Feb 19 – Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
  • Feb 20 – State Day / Statehood Day (Arunachal Pradesh & Mizoram)
👉 These are not nationwide closures — they apply only in specific states where these holidays are observed.

📊 Total bank Closure Days in february 2026

Type of Closure

Number of Days

Sundays

4

Second & Fourth Saturdays

2

Regional / festival Holidays

Up to 3 (vary by state)

📌 Possible Total

6 nationwide + up to 3 extra regional

👉 Nationally, banks everywhere in India will be closed on 6 days in february 2026 due to Sundays and monthly saturday holidays.

👉 In states like Maharashtra, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram, there could be up to 9 total closed days when you include state‑specific holidays.

📌 Bank services Still Available Digitally

Even on branch holidays, you can usually use internet banking, mobile apps, and ATMs for many services like fund transfers, balance checks, bill payments, etc. — as long as your bank supports wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital access.

👍 Quick Summary

  • 🛑 Nationwide closures: 6 days in february 2026
  • 📍 State‑specific extra holidays: up to 3 more depending on where you are
  • 📲 Digital banking remains mostly available even on holidays
 

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