As February 2025 approaches, it’s important to know the bank holiday schedule so you can plan your banking needs effectively. With only 28 days in the month, banks in India will be closed for a total of 14 days due to various regional holidays and weekly offs. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official list of holidays applicable across different states.
Why Banks Will Be Closed for 14 Days in February
The 14-day closure includes a mix of regional festivities, public holidays, and regular weekly offs (Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays). Here’s a breakdown of the bank holidays this month:
Full List of Bank Holidays in February 2025
- February 3 (Monday): Saraswati Puja—Agartala
- February 11 (Tuesday): Thai Poosam—Chennai
- February 12 (Wednesday): Shri Ravidas Jayanti—Shimla
- February 15 (Saturday): Lui-Ngai-Ni—Imphal
- February 19 (Wednesday): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti—Belapur, Mumbai, Nagpur
- February 20 (Thursday): Statehood Day—Aizawl, Itanagar
- February 26 (Wednesday): Maha Shivratri—Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram
- February 28 (Friday): Losar—Gangtok
Weekly Holidays in February 2025
- February 2: Sunday
- February 8-9: Second Saturday and Sunday
- February 16: Sunday
- February 22-23: Fourth Saturday and Sunday
Plan Ahead for Hassle-Free Banking
While online banking services will remain operational, it’s always wise to plan visits to the bank ahead of time. Note the specific regional holidays applicable to your city or state to avoid any inconvenience.
