Archive · 31 Jan 2026
RBI Announces Nine Bank Holidays in February 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that there will be nine bank holidays in February 2026.
This includes five weekend holidays (two Saturdays and three Sundays) and four regional holidays.
The regional holidays are for Losar in Gangtok, Sikkim on February 18, Shivaji Jayanti in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Belapur on February 19, and State Day in Aizawl and Imphal on February 20.
Banks will be closed on these days, but you can still use online banking, ATMs, and UPI services.
It's important to check with your local bank for any specific holiday schedules, as they may vary by region.
Additionally, the stock market will remain open on Budget Day, February 1, 2026, despite it being a Sunday.
The Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will operate from 09:15 am to 03:30 pm, and the commodities exchange will also conduct a special trading session.
There will be a settlement holiday on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as banks will be closed.
RBI has announced nine bank holidays in February 2026, including five weekend holidays and four regional holidays.
Regional holidays include Losar in Gangtok, Sikkim on February 18, Shivaji Jayanti in Maharashtra on February 19, and State Day in Aizawl and Imphal on February 20.
Banks will be closed on these days, but online banking, ATMs, and UPI services will remain functional.
The stock market will remain open on Budget Day, February 1, 2026, despite it being a Sunday, with trading hours from 09:15 am to 03:30 pm.
There will be a settlement holiday on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as banks will be closed, affecting transactions involving cheques and promissory notes.
- Who
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Stock Exchanges (BSE, NSE)
- What
- Announced nine bank holidays in February 2026 and stock market operations on Budget Day
- When
- February 2026
- Where
- All public and private banks across India and Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange
- Why
- Includes weekends, regional holidays, and special occasions; stock market open for Budget presentation
Bank Holidays
Stock Market Operations
Bank Closures
Bank Holidays
Banks will be closed on nine days in February 2026, including five weekend holidays and four regional holidays.
Stock Market Operations
The stock market will remain open on Budget Day, February 1, 2026, despite it being a Sunday.
- Total Holidays
- 9
- Weekend Holidays
- 5 (including 2 Saturdays and 3 Sundays)
- Regional Holidays
- 4 (Losar, Shivaji Jayanti, State Day)
- Bank Holiday for Losar
- February 18 (Gangtok, Sikkim)
- Bank Holiday for Shivaji Jayanti
- February 19 (Mumbai, Nagpur, Belapur)
- Bank Holiday for State Day
- February 20 (Aizawl, Imphal)
- Bank Holiday for Second Saturday
- February 14 (Pan India)
- Bank Holiday for Fourth Saturday
- February 28 (Pan India)
- Stock Market Opening on Budget Day
- February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
- Stock Market Trading Hours
- 09:15 am to 03:30 pm
- Settlement Holiday
- February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
- Commodities Exchange Trading Hours
- 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM
