On Tuesday, 11th February 2025, banks in Tamil Nadu will remain closed due to the celebration of Thai Poosam, a major religious festival observed in South India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared this a holiday in the state, but banks in other parts of the country will remain open. Let’s look at the details of this holiday and other upcoming bank holidays in February.
Why Are Banks Closed on 11th February?
Thai Poosam is a significant festival, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where devotees celebrate Lord Murugan. The day is marked by fasting, prayers, and special rituals in temples. Since it holds religious importance, the state government has declared a bank holiday on this day. As a result, all banks in Tamil Nadu will remain closed, while those in other states will operate as usual.
Other Bank Holidays in February 2025
According to the RBI’s list, here are the other upcoming holidays for banks in various states:
- Wednesday, 12th February: Banks will be closed in Shimla for Sant Ravidas Jayanti.
- Saturday, 15th February: Banks will be closed in Imphal for Loi-Ngai-Ni.
- Wednesday, 19th February: Banks will be closed in Belapur, Mumbai, and Nagpur for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
- Thursday, 20th February: Banks will be closed in Aizawl and Itanagar for State Day.
- Wednesday, 26th February: Banks will be closed in multiple cities such as Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar, and Thiruvananthapuram for Maha Shivaratri.
Weekend Bank Holidays in February
In addition to the specific holidays mentioned, banks will also observe the following weekend breaks:
- Saturday-Sunday, 8th and 9th February: Second Saturday and weekly holiday.
- Sunday, 16th February: Weekly holiday.
- Saturday-Sunday, 22nd and 23rd February: Fourth Saturday and weekly holiday.
Conclusion
While banks in Tamil Nadu will be closed on 11th February for Thai Poosam, it’s important to remember the specific holidays in your region and plan your banking tasks accordingly. Banks are generally closed on national and local festivals, second Saturdays, fourth Saturdays, and Sundays each month.
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