Tue Jan 14 06:14:42 UTC 2025: ## Banks to Close for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal Holidays

**Mumbai, India** – Several Indian banks will be closed on January 13th and 14th, 2025, to observe the harvest festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal. While the specific regional names vary – Lohri in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, and Pongal in other parts of the country – the closures will impact banking services nationwide. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar confirms these closures. Customers are advised to plan their banking transactions accordingly. This news follows recent discussions regarding the 8th Pay Commission and its potential impact on central government employee salaries, as well as the launch of new term insurance plans by RenewBuy in partnership with LIC and ICICI Prudential.

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