January Bank Holidays 2025: The new year has started, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the bank holiday list for January 2025. There are 13 bank holidays this month, including all Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and other holidays for festivals and events.
The holidays are decided by the RBI based on national and state events, cultural traditions, and government rules.
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January 2025 Bank Holiday Calendar
The January 2025 Bank Holiday Calendar has many holidays throughout the month, celebrated in different parts of India. It starts with New Year’s Day on January 1st, followed by local holidays like Loosong and Namsoong. Key holidays include Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Republic Day, along with regional holidays like Thiruvalluvar Day and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Birthday. Every Sunday is a weekly holiday, making it a well-rounded month with both national and local celebrations.
Here’s a detailed list of the bank holidays for January 2025 across different regions of India:
Week 1
- January 1, 2025 (Wednesday): New Year’s Day / Loosong / Namsoong
Applicable in: Aizawl, Chennai, Gangtok, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Shillong - January 2, 2025 (Thursday): Loosong / Namsoong / New Year Celebration
Applicable in: Aizawl, Gangtok - January 5, 2025 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
Applicable in: All over India
Week 2
- January 6, 2025 (Monday): Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
Applicable in: Chandigarh - January 11, 2025 (Saturday): Missionary Day / Imoinu Iratpa / Second Saturday
Applicable in: Imphal, Aizawl - January 12, 2025 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
Applicable in: All over India
Week 3
- January 14, 2025 (Tuesday): Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magh Bihu / Birthday of Hazarat Ali
Applicable in: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Itanagar, Kanpur, Lucknow - January 15, 2025 (Wednesday): Thiruvalluvar Day
Applicable in: Chennai - January 16, 2025 (Thursday): Uzhavar Thirunal
Applicable in: Chennai - January 19, 2025 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
Applicable in: All over India
Week 4
- January 23, 2025 (Thursday): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Birthday / Vir Surendrasai Jayanti
Applicable in: Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata - January 25, 2025 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
Applicable in: All over India - January 26, 2025 (Sunday): Republic Day
Applicable in: All over India
Digital Banking Services
Even if banks are closed on these holidays, you can still use online banking. Banks provide secure digital services like:
- Net Banking: Transfer money, check balances, and make payments.
- Mobile Apps: Manage your account from your phone.
- Security Features: Advanced protections keep your data safe.
These services make it easy to handle your banking needs anytime, even when branches are closed.
Conclusion
Plan your bank visits in advance to avoid inconvenience on holidays. Thanks to digital banking, you can continue transactions easily from home. Wishing you a great start to 2025!
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