State-wise bank holidays in February 2026
Holiday names are as RBI publishes them: one date often covers several regional festivals, separated by slashes.
| Date | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | LosarSikkim | Sikkim |
| Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj JayantiMaharashtra | Maharashtra |
| Friday | State Day / Statehood DayArunachal Pradesh, Mizoram | Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram |
| Monday | Municipal (General) Election 2026Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
Holidays that fall on a Sunday or a second or fourth Saturday are marked, as banks are closed on those days anyway. Find your state's full-year list below.
Second and fourth Saturdays in 2026
Banks across India are closed on these Saturdays, besides every Sunday:
Jan: 10, 24
Feb: 14, 28
Mar: 14, 28
Apr: 11, 25
May: 9, 23
Jun: 13, 27
Jul: 11, 25
Aug: 8, 22
Sep: 12, 26
Oct: 10, 24
Nov: 14, 28
Dec: 12, 26
What works on a bank holiday
- Work as usual: UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS (all 24×7), ATMs, net banking, mobile banking and card payments.
- Wait for the next working day: branch services, cash deposits at the counter, cheque clearing and demand drafts.
- Stock market: NSE and BSE follow their own calendar. See the stock market holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Are banks closed on Saturdays in February 2026?
Banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays: 14 Feb and 28 Feb. They are open on the other Saturdays unless a holiday falls on them.
Do UPI, NEFT and RTGS work on bank holidays?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS all run 24×7, including on bank holidays, Sundays and bank Saturdays, as do ATMs, net banking and mobile banking. Cheque clearing and branch services wait until the next working day.
What happens to my EMI or SIP if its date is a bank holiday?
Auto-debits scheduled on a holiday are usually processed on the next working day. Check your loan or fund documents, as a few lenders debit on the previous working day instead.
Sources
- Reserve Bank of India – holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Reserve Bank of India – NEFT and RTGS availability
- NPCI – UPI and IMPS
Last checked on 19 September 2026. Holidays can be added or moved at short notice, for example for elections; confirm with your branch before an important visit.