Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open?
Today, on 16 January, banks in several states in India are closed.
This is because of special days called Thiruvalluvar Day and Kanuma.
There have been many bank holidays this week because of different festivals and celebrations.
So, if you need to go to the bank today, make sure to check if your local bank is open or closed.
Banks in several states in India are closed on 16 January.
The closure is due to the observance of Thiruvalluvar Day and Kanuma.
This week has seen multiple bank holidays across various states.
Check with your local bank to confirm if they are open or closed today.
The holidays are part of harvest festivals and other cultural observations.
- Who
- Banks in multiple states in India
- What
- Bank holiday
- When
- 16 January
- Where
- Multiple states in India
- Why
- Observance of Thiruvalluvar Day and Kanuma
- Date
- 16 January
- Reason
- Thiruvalluvar Day, Kanuma
- Scope
- Multiple states in India
