Bank holidays: The month of February is set to feature multiple bank holidays across India due to national festivals, regional events, and religious celebrations. With a total of 8 non-working days scheduled for the month, staying informed is essential for managing your personal or business banking activities without disruptions.
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s recently released list, these holidays include state-specific observances declared by various state governments, alongside regular closures on the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. States like Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are among those with key holidays during this period.
State-specific bank holidays
India’s bank holidays often depend on regional festivities and observances, leading to differences across states. However, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks uniformly observe holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Notably, if a month includes a fifth Saturday, banks remain operational on that day.
List of holidays in February 2025
| Date | Holiday | States |
| February 2, 3, 2025 | Vasant Panchami | Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal and Tripura |
| February 12, 2025 | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh |
| February 15, 2025 | Lui-Ngai-Ni | Manipur |
| February 19, 2025 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Maharashtra |
| February 20, 2025 | Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day / Mizoram State Day | Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram |
| February 26, 2025 | Maha Shivaratri | National except Bihar, Goa, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry |
| February 28, 2025 | Losar | Sikkim |
Online banking services remain unaffected
While banks may be closed physically, digital banking options like Net banking, mobile banking, and UPI services will continue to function uninterrupted. However, prolonged holidays could lead to disruptions in ATM cash availability. Customers are advised to ensure that their online banking services are active and linked to their registered mobile numbers to facilitate transactions.
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