Thu Jan 02 06:09:50 UTC 2025: ## Eight Bank Holidays to Hit India in January 2025

**Mumbai, India** – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced eight bank holidays for January 2025, excluding the usual weekend closures. The holidays, effective across various states, are spread throughout the month and are categorized into those mandated under the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, and bank account closures. The specific holidays and their regional observances vary.

January’s closures include New Year’s Day celebrations in several northeastern and southern states (January 1st and 2nd); Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday (January 6th in Punjab and Haryana); Missionary Day/Imoinu Iratpa (January 11th – a second Saturday – in Manipur and Mizoram); Makar Sankranti and related festivals (January 14th across numerous states); Thiruvalluvar Day (January 15th in Tamil Nadu); Uzhavar Thirunal (January 16th in Tamil Nadu); and the Birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose/Vir Surendrasai Jayanti (January 23rd in West Bengal, Tripura, and Odisha). While Republic Day (January 26th) falls on a Sunday, it is not included in the RBI list.

While branches will be closed on these days, digital banking services such as UPI, ATM transactions, and internet banking will remain operational. Customers are advised to check with their local bank branches for specific details regarding holiday observances in their area to ensure seamless financial planning.

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