Bank Holiday For Mahashivratri: Are Banks Open Or Closed Tomorrow, February 26?

Bank Holiday: Mahashivratri, one of the most important and revered Hindu festivals, is celebrated with deep devotion across India. As a result, banks will remain closed in several 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.

Mahashivratri honours Lord Shiva, who is considered the Adi Guru, the original teacher from whom the Yogic tradition originates. This year's Mahashivratri will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 26. In addition to bank closures, all government and private schools, as well as colleges, will remain closed on February 26.

In Maharashtra, while banks will be closed for Mahashivratri and other regional holidays, public transport, hospitals, and emergency services will continue to operate as usual.