Bank Holidays in India This Week February 9 – 15, 2026: Full Details
9 Feb, 2026 08:07 IST|Sakshi Post
India will see multiple bank holidays between February 9 and February 15, 2026, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official bank holiday calendar for the month. These closures include regular weekend days as well as national and state-specific observances that may affect bank branch operations across the country.
Nationwide Bank Closures
Several days within this period are designated bank holidays throughout India:
- Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Regular weekend holiday (Sunday).
- Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Second Saturday bank holiday observed nationally.
- Sunday, February 15, 2026 – Weekly Sunday holiday, which also coincides with Maha Shivaratri (observed across many states).
Because Maha Shivaratri falls on a Sunday this year, it does not add an extra separate holiday beyond the regular Sunday closure.
State and Regional Bank Holidays
In addition to the national closures, some states and regions observe additional bank holidays around this period:
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Losar festival; banks will be closed in Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti; banks shut in parts of Maharashtra (Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur).
- Friday, February 20, 2026 – Statehood Day observed in Mizoram and Manipur; banks remain closed in those states.
These regional holidays do not apply nationwide, so branch closures will vary depending on your state or city.
What This Means for You
During this period, physical bank branches will be closed on the listed dates, with most celebrations and weekend holidays being followed in most parts of India. However, digital and online banking services like UPI, IMPS, mobile banking, ATMs, and net banking remain operational throughout even when branches are closed, allowing you to carry out transactions such as transfers, bill payments, and balance checks.
It’s a good idea to plan ahead for in-branch tasks like cheque deposits, cash withdrawals, or loan visits around these dates to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
