Wed Feb 19 19:07:07 UTC 2025: ## Maharashtra Banks Closed Wednesday for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
**Mumbai, India –** Banks in Maharashtra will be closed this Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in observance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the Maratha king. The closure, declared under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Negotiable Instruments Act, applies to both state-run and private banks across the state.
While bank branches will be closed, online banking services and UPI payments will remain operational. Essential services, such as hospitals and public transport, will continue as normal. The impact on other businesses and schools varies; some may remain open while others observe the holiday.
This bank holiday is specific to Maharashtra; banks in other parts of India are expected to function as usual. Customers in Maharashtra are advised to plan accordingly and reschedule any banking transactions for another day.
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