Kamal Ghorui
Planning to visit a bank? You might want to check the bank holiday list first! Banks in India follow both national and state-specific holidays, which means branches do not shut uniformly across the country. What’s open in one region could be closed in another, and hence, it is essential to check the schedule in advance to avoid an unnecessary trip.Are banks closed today, on February 18?Today, on February 18, banks in Sikkim will remain shut for the Losar festival.Upcoming bank holidays in the month:
- On February 19: Branches in Maharashtra will shut in observance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
- On February 20: Banking services will be suspended in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh for State Day or Statehood Day.
Apart from these dates, banks nationwide will not function on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, in line with guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India. While physical branches will not operate on these holidays, customers will still be able to access routine banking services through digital platforms. Online banking, ATMs, mobile applications and UPI services will continue to facilitate fund transfers, bill payments and other standard transactions. However, services that require visiting a branch, including large cash deposits, cheque clearances and the issuance of demand drafts, will remain unavailable on the listed dates. Customers are advised to schedule such tasks in advance to avoid disruption and rely on digital banking options during the closures.
