Holiday 2025: Are Banks, Stock Market Open or Closed on Feb 26, for Maha Shivratri?

India’s stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, for Maha Shivratri holiday, pausing trading in equities, derivatives, and commodity markets. This is the first trading holiday of the 2025 calendar year.

Maha Shivratri is an annual Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed as a public holiday across India.

Mahashivratri Holiday: Bank Holiday Across Multiple States 

Banks in Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, for Maha Shivratri.

Although the bank branches will remain shut, online banking and ATM services will remain open for customers nationwide.

Confirm Mahashivratri Bank Holiday Details

Since bank holidays differ across states, customers are encouraged to check with their local banks or consult the official RBI website for a complete list of region-specific holidays.

In states where the holiday is observed, banks will be closed, and services such as cash withdrawals, deposits, and account-related transactions will not be accessible.

Upcoming Bank Holiday on February 28, 2025

Additionally, banks in Sikkim will remain closed on Friday, February 28, in observance of the Losar festival, marking the Tibetan Buddhist lunar new year.

Conclusion

On February 26, 2025, both stock exchanges and banks in multiple states will remain closed for Maha Shivratri, marking the first trading holiday of the year. While physical banking services will be unavailable in certain regions, online banking and ATMs will remain operational.

Additionally, banks in Sikkim will observe a holiday on February 28 for the Losar festival. Investors and customers should check with their respective banks or refer to the RBI’s official holiday list for region-specific details.

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