Bank Holidays This Week: Banks To Remain Shut For Three Days; Check Full RBI List (Feb 16–22)
If you have pending bank work in Pune or across Maharashtra, you might want to head to your branch today. While the banking week started on a standard note, a series of regional holidays starting Wednesday will see physical branches shutting their doors in several states. Most notably for residents of Pune and Mumbai, the birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha warrior king will bring banking services to a halt later this week.
Bank Holidays This Week: State-Wise Schedule
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed for three regional observances between February 18 and February 20, 2026.
Is Feb 21 a Bank Holiday?
There is often confusion regarding Saturday timings. Since February 21, 2026, is the third Saturday of the month, all banks across India, including those in Pune, will remain OPEN for regular business. Banks only observe holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2026 in Maharashtra
For those in Maharashtra, the major closure falls on Thursday, February 19. All public and private sector bank branches in Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, and other districts will remain closed. This holiday is observed under the Negotiable Instruments Act, meaning physical clearing of cheques and over-the-counter transactions like demand drafts will not be processed on this day.
Impact on Digital Banking and ATMs
While shutters will be down at physical locations, digital infrastructure remains unaffected.
- UPI & Mobile Banking: Services like GPay, PhonePe, and banking apps will work 24/7.
- IMPS/NEFT/RTGS: Online fund transfers will continue to function normally.
- ATMs: Cash withdrawal and deposit machines will remain operational, though it is advisable to withdraw cash early in case of high demand during the Shivaji Jayanti celebrations.
Planning Your Visit to the Bank
If you require assistance for services that cannot be done online, such as locker access or submitting KYC documents, plan your visit for Tuesday (Feb 17) or Friday (Feb 20) in Maharashtra. For residents in states like Sikkim or Mizoram, please note the specific regional dates mentioned above to avoid any last-minute hassles.
