Maha Shivratri 2025: Will Banks Remain Open on February 26?

New Delhi: Banks in several states will remain closed on Wednesday, February 26 on the occasion of Maha Shivratri . 

According to the Reserve Bank of India's ( RBI ) official holiday list, banks in several cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and others will observe a holiday.

Apart from banking, services such as public transport, hospitals, and other emergency services will continue to operate as usual. 

Which Banking Services Will Be Available?

All digital banking services, including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), net banking, and ATMs, will continue to operate on Maha Shivratri. 

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List of Bank Holidays in March 2025

• March 13: Chhoti Holi , Holika Dahan 
• March 14: Holi 
• March 14: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Observed in Maharashtra )
• March 20: Parsi New Year (Observed in Maharashtra, Gujarat )
• March 23: Jamat Ul-Vida (Observed in Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, depending on moon sighting)
• March 28: Ugadi (Observed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana)

Why is Maha Shivratri Celebrated? 

Maha Shivratri is one of the most significant and revered Hindu festivals. The festival marks the anniversary of the divine marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It also represents the celestial merger of cosmic forces. The festival is celebrated with great devotion across the country