Bank Holiday Alert: Mahashivratri is a highly revered Hindu festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm nationwide. Mahashivratri is a celebration to honour Lord Shiva’s grace and divine power. On this day, banks will remain closed in numerous states, including Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.
Additionally, all government and private schools, as well as colleges, will observe a holiday on February 26.
Bank Holiday: What Banking Services Will Be Available?
Digital banking services, including net banking, will remain available throughout the year, even on holidays when bank branches are closed. Customers can also use online banking, mobile banking apps, UPI, and ATM services, unless maintenance work is scheduled. Additionally, services like opening fixed deposits or recurring deposits may also be accessible on some days.
Significance Of Mahashivratri
MahaShivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of Phalguna. In 2025, MahaShivaratri is celebrated today, February 26. Devotees observe various sacred rituals during this time, including fasting, visiting temples, and decorating the Shiva Linga.
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