Bank Holiday Alert: Are Banks Closed on February 14 & 15? Check Full RBI Holiday List
Public and private sector banks across India will remain closed for two consecutive days on February 14 and February 15, 2026, due to the second Saturday bank holiday followed by the weekly Sunday holiday. Customers planning to visit bank branches are advised to check the RBI bank holiday calendar for February 2026 to avoid inconvenience during this long weekend.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), February 14 (Saturday) is a designated second Saturday holiday, while February 15 (Sunday) is a regular weekly closure. These holidays apply to all scheduled banks, including public sector banks, private banks, regional rural banks, and major lenders such as the State Bank of India (SBI).
As per RBI guidelines, banks across the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, along with all Sundays. However, branches function normally on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays, unless a state-specific holiday is notified.
Mahashivratri Falls on Sunday in 2026
In 2026, the festival of Mahashivratri will be observed on February 15, which coincides with a Sunday. Since banks are already closed on Sundays, there will be no additional bank holiday on account of the festival.
Full Bank Holiday List for February 2026
Below is the list of RBI-declared bank holidays in February 2026:
- February 14 (Saturday): Second Saturday bank holiday (nationwide)
- February 15 (Sunday): Weekly bank holiday
- February 18 (Wednesday): Banks closed in Gangtok, Sikkim for Losar festival
- February 19 (Thursday): Banks closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Belapur for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
- February 20 (Friday): Banks closed in Aizawl and Imphal for Statehood Day
- February 22 (Sunday): Weekly bank holiday
- February 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday bank holiday (nationwide)
Since bank holidays vary from state to state, customers are advised to confirm local holidays with their respective bank branches before scheduling important in-person transactions.
Banking Services Available During Holidays
While bank branches remain closed on RBI-declared holidays, digital banking services continue to operate without interruption. Customers can access:
- Internet and mobile banking
- UPI, IMPS, and online fund transfers
- ATM services for cash withdrawal and balance enquiry
However, services such as cheque clearing, promissory note processing, and other activities governed under the Negotiable Instruments Act will not be available on bank holidays.
