Bank Holiday February 2026: Will banks remain closed for 3 consecutive days in your city too? Know the complete list of RBI holidays and important precautions

Lucknow. The month of February 2026 is much discussed in terms of banking operations. It is being claimed in social media and various news that banks are going to remain closed for three consecutive days in the third week of this month. Since even today people depend on bank branches for tasks like cash deposits, check clearing and KYC, it is very important to know in which states these holidays are and how much your city will be affected by it. Understand the complete mathematics of February holidays in the reporter style of Amar Ujala. February 2026: Regular holidays of Sunday and Saturday. According to the rules of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all the banks across the country remain closed on Sunday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Consider these dates in February 2026: Sunday holidays: 1, 8, 15 and 22 February. Saturday holidays: 14 February (second Saturday) and 28 February (fourth Saturday). There will be a ‘triple attack of holidays’ (18 to 20 February) in these states. The news of banks being closed for three consecutive days is not completely wrong, but it applies only to some selected states. Work will be affected in these states due to regional festivals and State Foundation Day: Sikkim: Banks will remain closed on February 18 due to ‘Losar’ festival. Maharashtra: February 19 will be a holiday to commemorate ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti’. Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh: Branches will remain closed on February 20 due to State Foundation Day. Note: In the states where these local holidays are falling back-to-back, customers may face problems. However, banks in states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh will remain open normally on these dates.[Image showing a bank “Closed” sign on a glass door with a calendar in the background highlighting the dates from February 18 to 20]Branches closed, but digital banking will remain ‘on’ Even if you are not able to go to the bank branch and meet the manager, your banking needs will not stop. These digital services will remain operational 24×7: ATM Services: ATMs will work as usual for cash withdrawal. UPI and Mobile Banking: Fund transfers and bill payments will continue through Google Pay, PhonePe and Net Banking. NEFT/IMPS: Online transaction facilities will not be disrupted. Caution: Work like check clearing and making drafts will be done only after the holidays, so plan them in advance. Today’s other important government newsPlan/UpdateKey InformationPM Ujjwala Scheme 2026Apply like this to avail free gas connection and ₹ 300 subsidy. School Holiday 2026Schools will remain closed for 5 consecutive days in February, see the complete list of holidays. Special tips for customers: To avoid any problem, keep these things in mind to keep yourself updated in this holiday season: Check the list: Check the list of state-wise holidays on the official website of RBI or your bank’s app. Arrangement: If there are continuous holidays in your area, then estimate the need of cash in advance so that you do not have to make trips to the ATM. Complete the pending work: Complete the KYC update or bank related paperwork before 17th February.