Will banks be closed on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti? City-wise list inside| READ

As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, banks in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Nagpur, and Belapur, will remain closed on February 19, 2025, in honor of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. However, banking services in other states will operate as usual, with mobile and internet banking remaining uninterrupted.

 Full list of bank holidays in February 2025 (City-wise)

Here’s a breakdown of state-wise bank holidays in February 2025:

•  February 3 – Saraswati Puja (Agartala)
•  February 11 – Thai Poosam / Municipal Election (Chennai, Raipur)
•  February 12 – Sant Ravidas Jayanti / Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday (Aizawl, Kanpur, Lucknow, Shimla)
• February 15 – Lui-Ngai-Ni (Imphal)
•  February 19 – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Mumbai, Belapur, Nagpur)
• February 20 – Statehood Day (Aizawl, Itanagar)
•  February 26 – Mahashivratri (Across multiple states)
• February 28 – Losar (Gangtok)

Weekend bank holidays:

•  February 2 – Sunday
• February 8 – Second Saturday
•  February 9 – Sunday
•  February 16 – Sunday
• February 22 – Fourth Saturday

Will online banking be affected?

•  Mobile banking, internet banking, and UPI services will continue as usual
• ATM services will remain functional
•  Cash deposits and withdrawals at physical branches in Maharashtra will not be possible on February 19

 RBI's holiday categories explained:

The RBI classifies bank holidays under three categories:

1.  Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act
2.  Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act & Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Holiday
3.  Banks closing of accounts

However, not all banks follow the same holiday schedule, as it depends on state-wise celebrations and local government notifications.

 What should you do?

• Plan your bank visits accordingly if you're in Maharashtra
•  Use online banking services for transactions on holidays
•  Check with your bank for any local changes in working hours