January Bank Holidays 2025: Planning a visit to the bank in January 2025? Make sure to check the holiday schedule in your region to avoid inconvenience. With 15 days of closures, here’s a detailed look at when banks will be closed across India.
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In today’s digital era, most banking tasks, such as transferring funds, checking balances, generating credit cards, or making payments, can be done with a single click on your mobile phone. However, certain transactions still require a physical visit to the bank. For those planning to visit banks in January, it’s essential to be aware of the holiday schedule.
Bank Closures in January 2025
1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th January
- 1st January (New Year): Banks will remain closed in some states.
- 2nd January: Observed as New Year and Mannam Jayanti in certain regions.
- 5th January (Sunday): Nationwide closure for the weekend.
- 6th January: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti; banks will be closed in Punjab and Haryana.
11th, 12th, 14th, and 15th January
- 11th January (Second Saturday): All banks across India will be closed.
- 12th January (Sunday): Closure due to the weekend and Swami Vivekananda Jayanti.
- 14th January: Makar Sankranti and Pongal; closures in specific states.
- 15th January: Tiruvalluvar Day and Magh Bihu; closures in Assam and other regions observing Makar Sankranti.
16th, 19th, 22nd, and 23rd January
- 16th January: Kanuma Panduga; banks will be closed in Arunachal Pradesh.
- 19th January (Sunday): Nationwide closure for the weekend.
- 22nd January: Observance of Imooin.
- 23rd January: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti.
25th, 26th, and 30th January
- 25th January (Fourth Saturday): All banks will remain closed.
- 26th January (Republic Day): A national holiday; banks across the country will be shut.
- 30th January: Sonam Lhosar; banks in Sikkim will remain closed.
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With 15 holidays in January 2025, it is essential to plan your banking activities accordingly. Take advantage of online banking services for routine tasks and avoid unnecessary delays. Stay updated with the bank holiday list to ensure smooth financial transactions throughout the month.