Bank Holidays in February 2025: Check State-Wise Bank Closure and Holiday Status Here

For many people, February is an important month since it combines commercial activity, cultural events, and joyous celebrations. Despite being the shortest month of the year, it is filled with events that result in bank holidays in several Indian states. 

Knowing which days banks will be closed is crucial for anyone organising financial transactions, executing loans, or engaging in any other banking-related operations. Bank holidays differ around the nation, mostly due to state-specific important events, public observances, or regional festivities.

Here is a list that will give you a thorough, state-by-state summary of all the bank holidays in February 2025. Whether it's a national holiday, a local holiday, or a festival like Saraswati Puja, being aware of the dates of bank closures in advance might help you avoid needless inconveniences. These holidays fall into three primary categories: national holidays, regional holidays, and unique state-specific events. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces these holidays in consultation with state governments.

Depending on their cultural significance, regional holidays are exclusively honored in certain states, whereas national holidays like Republic Day are observed by all banks in India. For example, while certain states may celebrate holidays for festivals like Maha Shivratri or Guru Ravidas Jayanti, others may not. In the same manner, all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays are regularly marked bank holidays nationwide.

You can minimize last-minute inconvenience, ensure fast banking transactions, and arrange your finances more effectively if you are aware of these holidays. For the full list of closures, continue reading about the bank schedule in your state for the month of February. 

Bank Holidays 2025: Are Banks Closed on Mahashivratri 2025?

Yes, banks will remain closed in most states of India on the occasion of Mahashivratri 2025, which falls on February 26. This is a public holiday in several states where the festival is widely celebrated. On this day, many devotees observe fasts, visit temples, and participate in religious rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva. As a result, banking services will not be available in certain regions. The states where banks will remain closed for Mahashivratri 2025 include:

• Ahmedabad
• Aizawl
• Belapur
• Bengaluru
• Bhopal
• Bhubaneswar
• Chandigarh
• Dehradun
• Hyderabad- Andhra Pradesh
• Hyderabad- Telangana
• Jaipur
• Jammu
• Kanpur
• Kochi
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Raipur
• Ranchi
• Shimla
• Srinagar
• Thiruvananthapuram 

Bank Holidays in February 2025: Complete List of Bank Holidays

February 2, 2025 (Sunday)

Banks across India will remain closed as it is a weekly Sunday holiday.

February 3, 2025 (Saraswati Puja)

In Tripura, banks will be closed to mark Saraswati Puja, a festival dedicated to the goddess of learning and wisdom, celebrated with great devotion.

February 8, 2025 (Second Saturday)

All banks across the country will observe a holiday on February 8, as it falls on the second Saturday, a scheduled off day for banks.

February 9, 2025 (Sunday)

A nationwide bank holiday on February 9 is a Sunday, which is a weekly day off.

February 11, 2025 (Thai Poosam)

In Tamil Nadu, banks will remain closed for Thai Poosam, a prominent festival that celebrates Lord Murugan's triumph over the demon Surapadman.

February 12, 2025 (Guru Ravi Das Jayanti)

Himachal Pradesh banks will remain closed in honor of Guru Ravi Das, a celebrated Bhakti movement saint and social reformer, on his birth anniversary.

February 15, 2025 (Lui-Ngai-Ni)

Manipur will see banks closed for Lui-Ngai-Ni, a traditional Naga seed-sowing festival that marks the beginning of the agricultural season and the Naga New Year.

February 16, 2025 (Sunday)

Another nationwide bank closure as of February 16 is a Sunday, a weekly holiday.

February 19, 2025 (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti)

In Maharashtra, banks will remain closed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary Maratha ruler and warrior king.

February 20, 2025 (Statehood Day)

Banks in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh will be closed to celebrate Statehood Day, marking their official recognition as states in 1987.

February 22, 2025 (Fourth Saturday)

Banks across India will remain closed on February 22, as it falls on the fourth Saturday, a designated holiday for banks.

February 23, 2025 (Sunday)

A nationwide Sunday holiday for banks, as February 23 is a weekly day off.

February 26, 2025 (Maha Shivratri)

Maha Shivratri will see banks closed in most states of India, except in regions like Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, and Meghalaya, where it is not observed as a bank holiday.

February 28, 2025 (Losar)

In Gangtok, banks will remain closed for Losar, a Tibetan New Year festival celebrated with joy and traditional customs.

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