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New Delhi: As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule, banks across India will be closed for two days this week—on Wednesday, February 26, and Friday, February 28—due to Mahashivratri and Losar festivals.
While bank branches will remain shut, customers can continue to use ATM services, internet banking, and mobile banking as usual.
Bank Holidays This Week (February 24 - March 2, 2025)
Wednesday, February 26 – Mahashivratri
Friday, February 28 – Losar Festival (Tibetan New Year)
Holidays may vary by state.
Mahashivratri 2025: Bank Holidays in 15 States
Banks will remain closed for Mahashivratri in the following states:
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Chandigarh
Uttarakhand
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Jammu & Srinagar
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Himachal Pradesh
Losar 2025: Bank Holiday in Sikkim
On February 28, both government and private banks in Sikkim (Gangtok) will be closed for Losar, the Tibetan New Year, which marks the beginning of the Tibetan lunisolar calendar.
Losar is widely celebrated by Tibetan Buddhist communities, particularly in North-East India. The festival usually falls between late January and March each year.
Complete List of February 2025 Bank Holidays
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Saraswati Puja | February 3 |
| Thai Poosam/Municipal Elections | February 11 |
| Sant Ravidas Jayanti / Local Council Elections | February 12 |
| Lui-Ngai-Ni | February 15 |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | February 19 |
| Statehood Day / State Day | February 20 |
| General Elections 2025 | February 21 |
| Mahashivratri | February 26 |
| Losar (Tibetan New Year) | February 28 |
Key Takeaways for Customers
Bank branches will be closed, but online banking, ATMs, and mobile banking will remain operational.
Check your local holiday schedule, as some holidays are state-specific.
Plan your cash withdrawals and banking transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience.
