Public Holiday : The last week of February has brought with it another public holiday. On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri on February 26, a public holiday has been declared in many states of the country. Government offices, banks, schools and colleges will remain closed on this day, which will give a day of relief to employees and students.
The public holiday declared on the occasion of Mahashivratri on February 26 will give people an opportunity to spend time with their families. If you have planned to complete any important work, then plan your work keeping in mind the holiday announcement. On this day, visit Shiva temples and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and enjoy this festival.
Where will the holiday be?
There will be a public holiday on February 26 in many states including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka. According to the government calendar, a public holiday has been declared on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Government offices and educational institutions across the country will remain closed on this day. Apart from this, a holiday has also been declared in private institutions.
Where will banks remain closed?
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, banks will remain closed in these cities on February 26:
- -Ahmedabad
- -Aizawl
- -Belapur
- -Bangalore
- -Bhopal
- -Bhubaneswar
- -Chandigarh
- -Dehradun
- -Hyderabad
- -Jaipur
- -Jammu
- -Kanpur
- -Kochi
- -Lucknow
- -Mumbai
- -Nagpur
- -Raipur
- -Ranchi
- -Shimla
- -Srinagar
- -Thiruvananthapuram
All government and private bank branches in these cities will remain closed. However, internet banking and ATM services will remain operational so that customers do not face any difficulty in withdrawing money or other essential banking services.
Emergency services in hospitals will remain operational
According to health department officials, most of the health department offices will remain closed on February 26. However, for the convenience of the public, emergency services will continue as before. Emergency facilities will be available in district hospitals, primary health centers and community health centers.
Important information for travelers
If you are planning to travel on February 26, get information about stations, airports and bus stands in advance. Due to the holiday, the number of travelers may increase, which may create crowded conditions.
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