Archive · 2 Jan 2026
January 2026 Bank Holidays in India
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that banks will be closed on several days in January 2026.
On January 1, banks will be closed all over India for New Year's Day, and in some cities for Gaan-Ngai celebrations.
On January 2, banks in Aizawl, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be closed for New Year celebrations and Mannam Jayanthi.
Republic Day on January 26 will see banks closed nationwide except in a few cities.
In the middle of the month, banks in different cities will close for Makar Sankranti and related harvest festivals.
On January 23, banks in some cities will close for the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Saraswati Puja.
Banks will also be closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
Customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly and use digital banking services, which will remain available.
Banks across India will be closed on January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day and Gaan-Ngai celebrations in select cities.
January 2, 2026, will see bank closures in Aizawl, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram for New Year celebrations and Mannam Jayanthi.
Republic Day on January 26, 2026, will result in nationwide bank closures except in Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Kanpur, and Srinagar.
Makar Sankranti and related harvest festivals will cause bank closures in various cities between January 14 and 17, 2026.
January 23, 2026, will see bank closures in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata for the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Saraswati Puja.
- Who
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and banks across India
- What
- Announcement of bank holidays for January 2026
- When
- Published on December 29, 2025, effective January 2026
- Where
- India, with specific closures in various cities
- Why
- To observe national and regional festivals and holidays
Public
Banks
Convenience vs. Tradition
Public
Public may find frequent bank closures inconvenient, especially for those who prefer in-person banking.
Banks
Banks must observe regional and national holidays as per regulations, balancing customer needs with operational constraints.
- New Year's Day
- January 1, 2026
- Gaan-Ngai Celebrations
- January 1, 2026 (select cities)
- Mannam Jayanthi
- January 2, 2026 (Aizawl, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram)
- Republic Day
- January 26, 2026 (nationwide except select cities)
- Makar Sankranti
- January 14-17, 2026 (select cities)
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday
- January 23, 2026 (select cities)
- Regular Closures
- All Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays
Sources
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