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The second Saturday falls from 8 February, banks will be closed across the country including Delhi.
Bank holiday: Despite the closure of the material branch, customers can still use banking services through ATMs, mobile banking apps and online banking platforms for necessary transactions.
Bank holiday today: Today, February 8, Delhi Assembly Elections marks the declaration of results. With this important event, many people may be surprised whether banks will be open or closed in the national capital. Additionally, since today is Saturday, how does it affect banking works across India? let’s take a look.
Bank Holiday on 8 February – Second Saturday closed
According to the standard banking schedule, all banks -public and private -Across India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The second Saturday falls from 8 February, banks will be closed across the country including Delhi.
On the other hand, banks remain operational on the first and third Saturdays, as well as with any fifth Saturday which can happen in a given month.
Bank holiday in February 2025
In addition to regular weekends (Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays), regional and national holidays will remain closed on a few dates. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) schedule, banks will follow the holidays on the following dates in February 2025:
- 3 February, 11, 12, 15, 19, 20, 26 and 28
These holidays are seen under the perfect Instruments Act, which controls banking transactions associated with checks, principal notes and other negotiable equipment.
Weekend Bank holiday in February 2025
Banks will also be closed in the next weekend:
- 2 February (Sunday)
- 8 February (Second Saturday)
- 9 February (Sunday)
- 16 February (Sunday)
- 22 February (Fourth Saturday)
- 23 February (Sunday)
Total bank holidays in February 2025
Overall, banks will be closed for at least 14 days in February 2025, including the weekend off and festival -related holidays. However, these holidays vary by the state and region. Customers are advised to investigate with their respective bank branches for a specific holiday program to avoid any inconvenience.
Despite the closure of the material branch, customers can still use banking services through ATMs, mobile banking apps and online banking platforms for necessary transactions.
