Sat Jan 25 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Banks Closed in January 2025: Check Holiday Calendar for Your Region

**New Delhi, India** – Several bank holidays are expected in January 2025, impacting banking services across India. While weekends and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month are standard closure days for most public and private banks, additional holidays are observed for national and regional festivals and observances.

Banks will be closed on the following dates in January 2025 due to weekends and scheduled closures: January 7th (Sunday), 11th (Second Saturday), 12th (Sunday), 19th (Sunday), 25th (Fourth Saturday), and 26th (Sunday, Republic Day).

Further closures will occur on various dates across different regions due to local festivals and commemorations. For example, New Year’s Day will see closures in several cities on January 1st, while Makar Sankranti/Pongal will cause closures in multiple states on January 14th. The birth of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will lead to bank closures in some areas on January 23rd. A complete list of regional holidays is not provided in the source material.

Individuals requiring banking services during these periods are advised to utilize online banking and ATM facilities. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes an annual bank holiday calendar considering national/state holidays, cultural and religious observances, operational needs, and government announcements. Customers should check with their local bank branches for a definitive list of holidays specific to their region to avoid inconvenience. The RBI’s calendar is released under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

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