Bank Holiday: Know which state will observe a holiday on February 11?

On 11^th February 2025, one of the states of India will observe a bank holiday in celebration of a major local festival. Due to this, banking services will be unavailable in the state on 11^th February. Customers are encouraged to plan their banking transactions accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

While this state will have a holiday, banks in other regions will remain open unless a regional holiday is observed. It’s advised to check with your local branch for any specific holiday schedules.

Which state will observe a holiday on February 11?

Thaipusam is an important religious festival celebrated in South India, which is celebrated with great pomp especially in Tamil Nadu. Lord Murugan is worshipped on this day. Devotees observe fast and perform special rituals in temples. Considering the importance of this festival, there is a bank holiday in Tamil Nadu. 

List of bank holidays in February 2025:

• February 11- Thaipusam- Banks to remain closed in Chennai.
• February 12, Guru Ravidas Jayanti- Banks to remain closed in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
• February 15, Lui-Ngai-Ni- Banks to remain closed in Manipur.
• February 16- Banks to remain closed on Sunday.
• February 19, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti- Banks to remain closed in Maharashtra.
• February 20, Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day / Mizoram State Day- Banks to remain closed in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
• February 22- Banks to remain closed on fourth Saturday.
• February 23- Banks to remain closed on Sunday.
• February 26, Maha Shivaratri- Banks to remain closed in most states except in Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar, and Meghalaya.
• February 28, Losar- Banks to remain closed in Sikkim. 

Please note that bank holidays are not the same in all the states. Some holidays are valid all over the country, while some are only in specific states. However, even on bank holidays, ATMs and online banking services are available for the customers. They can withdraw cash and complete online transactions without any interruption unless prior notifications specific service unavailability.