Bank Holidays In February 2025: State-Wise List Revealed – Check Full Details Here
Bank Holidays In February 2025: State-Wise List Revealed – Check Full Details Here
In February 2025, India will observe several bank holidays, owing to a mix of national festivals, regional celebrations, and religious events.These holidays will affect banking operations across the country, with a total of eight days identified as non-working for banks. This situation necessitates those with banking needs to plan accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
Bank Holidays: Comprehensive List of Bank Holidays in February 2025:
| Date | Day | Occasion | Applicable States |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2025 | Sunday | Vasant Panchami | Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Tripura |
| February 3, 2025 | Monday | Vasant Panchami | Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Tripura |
| February 9, 2025 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All States |
| February 12, 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh |
| February 15, 2025 | Saturday | Lui-Ngai-Ni | Manipur |
| February 16, 2025 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All States |
| February 19, 2025 | Wednesday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Maharashtra |
| February 20, 2025 | Thursday | Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day / Mizoram State Day | Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram |
| February 22, 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | All States |
| February 23, 2025 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All States |
| February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri | Observed in most states 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 | Friday | Losar | Sikkim |
Bank Holidays:Key Points to Remember:
- Weekend Closures: Banks are closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. In February 2025, the second Saturday falls on February 8, and the fourth Saturday on February 22.
- Regional Variations: Many holidays are state-specific. For instance, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19 is a public holiday in Maharashtra, while Lui-Ngai-Ni on February 15 is observed in Manipur.
- Maha Shivaratri: Falling on February 26, this festival is widely celebrated across India, leading to bank closures in numerous states. However, some states, including Bihar, Goa, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, do not observe this as a bank holiday.
Bank Holidays:Online Banking Services:
Despite physical branch closures, digital banking platforms such as net banking, mobile banking, and UPI services will remain operational. Customers are advised to ensure their online banking credentials are active and linked to their registered mobile numbers to facilitate seamless transactions during these periods.
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