January 2025 Bank Holidays: Banks to Be Closed for 13 Days

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:

1. Holidays Under the Negotiable Instruments Act
2. Holidays Under the Negotiable Instruments Act and RTGS Holidays
3. Banks’ Closing of Accounts

Plan your banking activities accordingly, especially if you need branch-specific services.