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Bank Holiday This Week: Banks across India will observe several public and regional holidays this week in January 2026 under the RBI holiday calendar. These holidays are not uniform nationwide and vary

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from state to state. That means on some dates, banks in certain states will remain closed, while in others, they will function normally.

These holidays will be from tomorrow, January 14, 2026 to January 18, 2026.

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During bank holidays, customers can continue to access services through net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs. However, cheque clearing and other over-the-counter services under the Negotiable Instruments Act will not be available.

Is There A Bank Holiday On 14 January?

Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn and is linked to harvest celebrations. Magh Bihu is an important Assamese harvest festival.

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Banks will be closed in: Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and Itanagar.

January 15: Uttarayana Punyakala / Pongal / Maghe Sankranti / Makara Sankranti

This day is widely observed as a harvest festival across states. Pongal is a major four-day festival in Tamil Nadu celebrating farmers and nature.

Banks will be closed in: Bengaluru, Chennai, Gangtok, Hyderabad and Vijayawada.

January 16: Thiruvalluvar Day

The day honours Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, author of the Tirukkural.

Banks will be closed in: Chennai only.

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January 17: Uzhavar Thirunal

Uzhavar Thirunal is a farmers’ festival in Tamil Nadu, recognising the contribution of agricultural workers.

Banks will be closed in: Chennai only.

January 17 is the third Saturday so there will be no weekend off.

January 18: Sunday

Banks will be closed on January 18 for Sunday.

Banks Timings

Most major banks in India, including SBI, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank, operate between 10 am and 4 pm, while ICICI, HDFC, Axis, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank usually function from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm or 3:30 pm, depending on the branch. Bank of Baroda has slightly extended hours, operating between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm or 10 am to 5 pm, and Canara Bank typically works from 10 am to 3:30 pm.

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Planning A Bank Visit? Branches To Remain Shut For Multiple Days From Jan 14-18; State-Wise List

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