Bank Holidays In January 2025: India is full of festivals that celebrate the country’s diverse cultures and religions. Festivals are a significant part of Indian culture and are a way to express values and emotions. As Lohri and Makar Sankranti approach, many are curious about whether banks will remain closed on January 13 and 14 in observance of these festivals.
Lohri, celebrated with great fervor in Punjab and northern India, and Makar Sankranti, marking the harvest season across several states, are significant cultural events that often influence regional bank holidays.
However, bank closures vary from state to state depending on local traditions and official holiday lists. Is there an extended weekend for banks across India? If you are unsure about the banking schedule for next week you can read the article.
Bank Holiday On Makar Sankranti
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s annual holiday calendar, both public and private banks will remain closed on January 14 for Makar Sankranti, Uttarayana Punyakala, Pongal, Maghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and the birthday of Hazrat Ali. However, there is no holiday on January 13 for Lohri, as per the RBI’s official holiday list.
Bank Closed In THESE Cities On Makar Sankranti
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad (both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Itanagar, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
Online Banking Services Remain Unaffected
Although banks may be physically closed, digital banking services such as net banking, mobile banking, and UPI will remain fully operational. However, extended holidays might cause temporary disruptions in ATM cash availability.
Are Banks Open In Delhi?
Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great enthusiasm in North India, but banks in Delhi-NCR will remain open on January 13 and 14, as these dates are not listed as holidays in the RBI calendar for the region. The final weekday banking holiday in January 2025 will fall on January 23. On this day, banks in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Agartala will remain closed to mark the birthdays of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Vir Surendrasai Jayanti.
Bank Holidays In January 2025
Date
Day
Occasion
Regions
January 1, 2025
Wednesday
New Year’s Day/Loosong/Namsoong
Aizawl, Chennai, Gangtok, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Shillong
January 2, 2025
Thursday
Loosong/Namsoong/New Year Celebration
Aizawl, Gangtok
January 5, 2025
Sunday
Sunday
All over India
January 6, 2025
Monday
Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
Chandigarh
January 11, 2025
Saturday
Missionary Day/Imoinu Iratpa/Second Saturday
Imphal, Aizawl
January 12, 2025
Sunday
Sunday
All over India
January 14, 2025
Tuesday
Makar Sankranti/Uttarayana Punyakala/Pongal/Maghe Sankranti/Magh Bihu/Birthday of Hazarat Ali
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Hyderabad (Telangana), Itanagar, Kanpur, Lucknow
January 15, 2025
Wednesday
Thiruvalluvar Day
Chennai
January 16, 2025
Thursday
Uzhavar Thirunal
Chennai
January 19, 2025
Sunday
Sunday
All over India
January 23, 2025
Thursday
Birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose/Vir Surendrasai Jayanti
Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata
January 25, 2025
Saturday
Fourth Saturday
All over India
January 26, 2025
Sunday
Sunday/Republic Day
All over India