Bank Holidays January 2025: The RBI has published state-specific bank holiday listings for 2025. Due to diverse regional celebrations across India, bank holidays differ by location. Understanding these schedules is essential for maintaining smooth financial operations and transactions.
Regular bank closures occur on the second and fourth Saturdays for all scheduled and non-scheduled banks.
January 2025 Bank Holidays List:
- January 1, 2025: Banks closed in Aizawl, Chennai, Gangtok, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata and Shillong for New Year’s Day, Loosong or Namsoong. January 2, 2025: Aizawl and Gangtok observe Loosong/Namsoong/New Year.
- January 6, 2025: Chandigarh banks closed for Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday.
- January 11: Aizawl and Imphal observe Missionary Day/Imoinu Iratpa.
- January 14, 2025: Banks close in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Hyderabad (Telangana), Itanagar, Kanpur and Lucknow for Makar Sankranti/Uttarayana Punyakala/Pongal/Maghe Sankranti/Magh Bihu/Birthday of Hazarat Ali.
- Chennai banks observe Thiruvalluvar Day on January 15, 2025, and Uzhavar Thirunal on January 16, 2025.
- January 23, 2025: Banks in Agartala, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata close for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary and Vir Surendrasai Jayanti.
Digital Banking Services:
Digital platforms offer secure services through net banking, mobile applications, implementing advanced security protocols to protect customer data. This allows bank customers to continue using important services even on days that the banks are closed.
Digital services enable customers to perform various transactions, including payments, transfers and balance checks, whilst physical branches remain closed. This ensures continuous access to banking services and promotes efficient financial management.