RBI Announces 15 Bank Holidays in January 2025 Across India
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): As the new year approaches, banking services in India will be disrupted due to multiple holidays in January 2025. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across the country will remain closed for a total of 15 days next month, primarily due to state-specific festivals, religious observances, and national holidays.
Bank Holidays in January 2025
1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th January
- On January 1, some states will observe a holiday for New Year's Day.
- January 2 will see a bank closure due to New Year celebrations and Mannam Jayanti.
- January 5 is the second Sunday of the month, so banks will remain closed nationwide.
- January 6 marks Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, and banks in Haryana and Punjab will remain closed.
11th, 12th, 14th, and 15th January
- On January 11, the second Saturday of the month, all banks will observe a holiday.
- January 12 will be a holiday due to Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and Sunday.
- On January 14, banks in several states will be closed for Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
- January 15 will see a bank holiday in Assam for Magh Bihu and Thiruvalluvar Day.
16th, 19th, 22nd, and 23rd January
- January 16 will be a holiday in Arunachal Pradesh for Kanuma Pandugu
- January 19 is the third Sunday, resulting in nationwide bank closures.
- January 22 will be a holiday for Imoin, and January 23 will see closures for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
25th, 26th, and 30th January
- On January 25, the fourth Saturday of the month, all banks will remain closed.
- January 26, Republic Day, will observe a national bank holiday.
- January 30 will be a holiday in Sikkim due to Sonam Lhosar
How to Manage During Bank Closures?
In today’s digital era, banking services are more accessible than ever. Most banking tasks, such as money transfers and bill payments, can be easily done through net banking or mobile apps. Additionally, ATMs are available for withdrawing cash at any time. For those who need to visit a bank branch for essential tasks, checking the branch’s opening hours can help plan visits efficiently. The combination of online banking, ATMs, and branch time information ensures that banking remains simple and convenient, even during holidays.
