New Delhi, Feb 8: Banks across India, including those in the national capital, will remain closed today, February 8, as it falls on the second Saturday of the month. Under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) regulations, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays every month, making today a non-working day for all public and private banks nationwide.
However, despite the closure of physical bank branches, customers can still access banking services through ATMs, mobile banking apps, and online banking portals for transactions.
Impact of Delhi Assembly Election Results on Banking Operations
Apart from being a scheduled bank holiday, February 8 also marks the counting day for the Delhi Assembly elections. However, the election results do not impact the banking schedule, as the closure is due to the second Saturday rule, not election-related reasons.
February 2025 Bank Holidays: Key Dates
The RBI has listed a total of eight bank holidays in February 2025, in addition to the standard weekends (Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays). These holidays vary across states based on regional festivals and observances.
Weekend Bank Holidays in February 2025:
- February 2 (Sunday)
- February 8 (Second Saturday)
- February 9 (Sunday)
- February 16 (Sunday)
- February 22 (Fourth Saturday)
- February 23 (Sunday)
Other Bank Holidays in February 2025 (State-Specific):
- February 3, 11, 12, 15, 19, 20, 26, and 28 (regional and national holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act).
Plan Ahead for Banking Transactions
With a total of 14 non-working days in February, including weekends and public holidays, customers are advised to check their respective bank’s holiday list in advance. For urgent transactions, it is best to rely on digital banking services to avoid any inconvenience.
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