Bank holidays in January 2025: Banks will be closed for 13 days for New Year, Pongal, Lohri & other events

January 2025 Bank Holidays: Bank holidays are an essential part of managing financial tasks and banking services in India. These holidays, decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), include both national and regional holidays that banks across the country follow.

India has different types of banks, such as Cooperative Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Small Finance Banks (SFBs), and Local Area Banks (LABs). All these are supervised by the RBI.

Regional Bank Holidays: What You Should Know

Apart from national holidays, banks in different states also observe regional holidays for local festivals and events. These regional holidays make each state¡¯s bank holiday calendar unique, so it¡¯s important to check with your local branch.

January 2025: 13 Bank Holidays to Plan For

The first month of 2025 will have about 13 bank holidays, including the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays, which are regular weekly offs. The year will start with a holiday on 1st January 2025 for New Year¡¯s Day in certain parts of India.

While the RBI has not yet published the official list of holidays for 2025, here is a tentative schedule of key holidays in January to help you plan your banking needs.

Full List of Bank Holidays in January 2025

Here¡¯s a detailed list of the bank holidays in January 2025:

Tips to Manage Banking During Holidays

Even though banks will be closed on these holidays, you can still carry out basic transactions using ATMs and online banking services.

However, services like cheque clearance or tasks requiring a bank visit may not be available. It¡¯s always a good idea to confirm holiday dates with your local bank branch to avoid any issues.

Key Points to Remember

The RBI will release the official list of Bank Holidays 2025 soon. Make sure to stay updated and plan your banking activities accordingly.

January 2025 brings a variety of holidays, both national and regional, that will see banks closed on specific days. Knowing these dates will help you organise your work and avoid delays in important financial tasks.

With this list of bank holidays in January 2025, you can prepare ahead and make use of ATMs and online banking for uninterrupted services. Stay updated with the official announcements from the RBI and your bank to ensure a hassle-free experience.

Festivals in January 2025

• New Year¡¯s Day: Celebrated on 1st January, this day marks the beginning of the new year. Traditions and celebrations vary across cultures, with many indulging in parties, prayers, and resolutions.
• Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: This day honours the birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru. Devotees visit gurudwaras, offer prayers, and join in processions. Special dishes are prepared as part of the festivities.
• Mannam Jayanthi: Celebrated in memory of Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai, the founder of the Nair Service Society, this day highlights his contributions to social reform.
• Missionary Day: This day remembers the arrival of two Welsh missionaries in Mizoram. The occasion is marked by prayers in churches and community feasts.
• Bhogi: Bhogi is the first day of the Makar Sankranti festival. People light bonfires using old wooden items to symbolise discarding the past and welcoming new beginnings.
• Pongal: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. It includes drawing Kolams, swinging, and preparing the traditional dish Pongal.
• Makar Sankranti: Observed across India, this festival marks the Sun¡¯s transition into Capricorn. It features colourful decorations, kite flying, bonfires, and feasts.
• Bhogali Bihu: Celebrated in Assam, this festival marks the end of the harvest season. Feasts, bonfires, and traditional games are central to the celebrations.
• Tusu Puja: Tusu Puja is a harvest festival where the folk goddess Tusu is worshipped. Black sesame seeds, considered auspicious, are a key part of the rituals.
• Thiruvalluvar Day: Dedicated to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, this day is celebrated at the conclusion of Pongal with cultural activities.
• Uzhavar Tirunal: Known as the Farmers¡¯ Festival, this celebration coincides with Makar Sankranti. Women perform traditional songs and dances to express joy.
• Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose¡¯s Birthday: This day honours the prominent freedom fighter and founder of the Indian National Army. Tributes are paid to his role in India¡¯s independence.
• Himachal Statehood Day: Marking the formation of Himachal Pradesh as the 18th state of India on 25th January 1971, this day celebrates the state's progress and achievements.
• Me-dam-me-phi: This festival is observed by the Ahom community to honour their ancestors. It fosters unity, brotherhood, and mutual respect through prayers and community activities.

By understanding these holidays and their cultural significance, you can better plan your banking and personal activities in January 2025.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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