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Bank Holiday: Banks to Remain Open in These States on Shivaratri – Know Why RBI Has Not Declared a Holiday in Some Places

Indiaemploymentnews | February 26, 2025 12:39 AM CST

Banks across several states will remain closed on Wednesday, February 26, in observance of Mahashivratri. However, in some states, banks will continue to operate as usual since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not declared a holiday in these regions. Below is the detailed list of states where banks will be closed and those where they will remain open.

Bank Closure on Wednesday, February 26

Mahashivratri, a significant Hindu festival, will be celebrated on February 26. It marks the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and holds special importance for Shiva devotees. On this day, devotees observe fasting and perform rituals by offering water and Belpatra to Lord Shiva. In light of the festival, the RBI has declared a holiday in several states.

States Where Banks Will Remain Closed on February 26

On Wednesday, February 26, banks will be closed in the following cities and states due to Mahashivratri:

Ahmedabad
Aizawl
Bengaluru
Belapur
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Dehradun
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Jammu
Kanpur
Kochi
Lucknow
Mumbai
Nagpur
Raipur
Ranchi
Shimla
Srinagar
Thiruvananthapuram

States Where Banks Will Remain Open

Despite Mahashivratri, banks will remain open in several states, including:

Goa
Bihar
Agartala
Imphal
Itanagar
Arunachal Pradesh
Kolkata
Gangtok
Tamil Nadu

If you need to complete banking tasks, check the holiday list for your state and plan accordingly to avoid inconvenience.