The RBI has launched Financial Literacy Week 2026 from 9th February to 13th February 2026. The Reserve Bank has been conducting Financial Literacy Week (FLW) every year since 2016 to promote financial literacy.
The Governor of RBI – Shri Sanjay Malhotra launched the eleventh edition of Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026, on the theme ‘KYC – सुरक्षित बैंकिंग की ओर पहला कदम / KYC – Your First Step to Safe Banking’. The top management and Regional Heads of the Reserve Bank, NABARD and heads of select commercial banks participated in the event.
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Addressing the gathering, the Governor underscored the significance of KYC for safe, secure, and inclusive banking. He urged the banks to utilise FLW to spread awareness among their customers on the importance and ease of KYC and re-KYC, the role of the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) in simplifying customer onboarding, and the need to remain vigilant against KYC-related frauds and misuse of accounts.
The FLW 2026 will be observed between February 9 and 13, 2026, across the country. As part of this focused financial awareness drive, RBI will undertake multimedia campaigns on the theme of the FLW. Banks have also been advised to disseminate information and create awareness among their customers.
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What is the purpose of Financial Literacy Week?
Financial Literacy Week is an awareness campaign organised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to help people understand basic financial concepts and make safe and informed financial decisions. The main aim is to:
- Improve financial awareness among the public
- Teach people how to manage money wisely
- Protect people from frauds and scams
- Promote the use of safe banking and digital services
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What happens during Financial Literacy Week?
During this week:
- Banks and financial institutions conduct awareness programmes
- Sessions are held on saving, budgeting, borrowing, and investing
- People are educated about cyber frauds, digital payments, and consumer rights
- Special focus is given to students, senior citizens, farmers, and small borrowers
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