Wed Jan 01 07:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Banks to Remain Open on New Year’s Day, Except in Some States

**New Delhi, India** – While most banks across India are expected to operate normally on January 1st, 2025, some regional variations will be in effect, according to unofficial sources. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has yet to release its official 2025 holiday calendar.

Currently, it’s anticipated that banks will be open for business on Wednesday, January 1st, unless otherwise stated. However, a State Bank of India (SBI) employee in West Bengal confirmed that banks in that state will be closed for New Year’s Day. Mizoram and Sikkim will also see bank closures on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 2024, due to local festivals. All other banks are expected to operate on December 31st.

Citizens are advised to check with their individual bank branches for confirmation of their local holiday schedule. While banks will be closed on second Saturdays and Sundays, online and mobile banking services, along with ATM access, will remain available throughout the holiday period.

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