January Bank Holidays 2026: Banks will be closed for 16 days at the beginning of the new year, plan accordingly
January Bank Holidays 2026: Bank holidays may vary in different states as banks observe both national and regional holidays. Therefore, going to the bank without checking the holiday schedule, especially during the first few days of the year, could prove to be a wasted trip.
January Bank Holidays 2026: The new year 2026 has begun, and if visiting the bank is on your to-do list, it's essential to know when banks will be closed in your state or region during January. Bank holidays may vary in different states as banks observe both national and regional holidays. Therefore, going to the bank without checking the holiday schedule, especially during the first few days of the year, could prove to be a wasted trip.
Online banking services will continue uninterrupted
| Date | Reason for Closure (Holiday Reason) | Where Closed (City/Region) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day / Song and Music Festival | Aizawl, Chennai, Gangtok, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Kolkata, Shillong |
| 2 January | New Year Celebrations / Mannam Jayanti | Aizawl, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 3 January | Hazrat Ali’s Birthday | Lucknow |
| 4 January | Sunday (Weekend Holiday) | All Locations |
| 10 January | Second Saturday (Closed) | All Locations |
| 11 January | Sunday (Weekend Holiday) | All Locations |
| 12 January | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | Kolkata |
| 14 January | Makar Sankranti / Magh Bihu | Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Itanagar |
| 15 January | Uttarayan Punyakal / Pongal / Maghe Sankranti / Makar Sankranti | Bengaluru, Chennai, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Vijayawada |
| 16 January | Thiruvalluvar Day | Chennai |
| 17 January | Uzhavar Thirunal | Chennai |
| 18 January | Sunday (Weekend Holiday) | All Locations |
| 23 January | Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti / Saraswati Puja (Shri Panchami) / Basant Panchami | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata |
| 24 January | Fourth Saturday (Closed) | All Locations |
| 25 January | Sunday (Weekend Holiday) | All Locations |
| 26 January | Republic Day | All Locations except Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Srinagar, Kanpur |
Source: RBI Calendar
Despite bank holidays, you can easily use online banking facilities. Digital transactions such as UPI, IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS allow you to send and receive money, pay bills, and perform other banking tasks without any interruption. Additionally, ATMs will continue to function even when banks are closed, ensuring you can withdraw cash without any problems.
Share Market Holidays in January 2026
The stock market will also be closed for a total of 9 days in January 2026. According to the official website of the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), the market will be closed on every Sunday and Saturday, as well as on January 26th for Republic Day. This means you need to keep these days in mind for any trading or share-related plans.
Easily find out your bank holidays
You can find information about bank holidays in your state or city by visiting the website of your respective bank or the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) website. You can also find holiday updates on mobile banking apps to plan your visits to the bank accordingly.
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