The first month of 2025 brings a total of 13 bank holidays, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar. These include the second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and several state-specific holidays.
While bank branches will remain closed on these days, customers can still use online banking platforms, mobile apps, and ATMs for their transactions.
Full List of January 2025 Bank Holidays:
| Date | Occasion | Regions Where Banks Are Closed |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day/Loosong/Namsoong | Aizawl, Chennai, Gangtok, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Shillong |
| January 2 | Loosong/Namsoong/New Year Celebration | Aizawl, Gangtok |
| January 5 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| January 6 | Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | Chandigarh |
| January 11 | Missionary Day/Imoinu Iratpa/Second Saturday | Imphal, Aizawl |
| January 12 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| January 14 | Makar Sankranti/Pongal/Maghe Sankranti/Magh Bihu/Birthday of Hazarat Ali | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), Itanagar, Kanpur, Lucknow |
| January 15 | Thiruvalluvar Day | Chennai |
| January 16 | Uzhavar Thirunal | Chennai |
| January 19 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| January 23 | Birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose/Vir Surendrasai Jayanti | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata |
| January 25 | Fourth Saturday | Nationwide |
| January 26 | Republic Day | Nationwide |
Key Points to Remember:
- The holidays vary across states, depending on cultural, religious, or regional observances.
- Online banking, mobile banking apps, and ATMs will function as usual, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential services.
- Customers planning to visit bank branches should check the holiday schedule in their state to avoid inconvenience.
The RBI has classified these holidays under three categories:
- Holidays Under the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Holidays Under the Negotiable Instruments Act and RTGS Holidays
- Banks’ Closing of Accounts
Plan your banking activities accordingly, especially if you need branch-specific services.
