Banks will remain closed for several days in January 2026. These bank holidays vary from state to state. Therefore, if you are planning to visit the bank in the coming days, then you must check the list of bank holidays in your city before making any plans for bank related transactions.
RBI releases list of holidays
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases the list of bank holidays in advance. This calendar tells on which days banks will be closed and on which days they will be open. The reasons for holidays are also explained in this calendar. Therefore, if you want to know whether banks are open or closed on a particular festival day, then you should check the bank holidays list of RBI before planning to go to the bank so that there is no problem. Meanwhile, tomorrow, January 14, banks will remain closed in many cities due to Makar Sankranti-Uttarayan. Therefore, please check the schedule of bank holidays.
In which states banks will remain closed on January 14?
RBI has announced bank holidays in many states of the country tomorrow, January 14, for Sankranti-Uttarayan. Banks will remain closed in Gujarat, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and other states on January 14. So, if you live in these states, do not go to the bank tomorrow. However, banks in other states of the country will remain open as usual tomorrow, January 14, and you can do your bank related work without any hassle.
Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year in January
1. Sun’s entry into Capricorn – On this day, Sun God enters Capricorn, which is considered auspicious.
2. Beginning of Uttarayan – From Makar Sankranti, the Sun starts its journey towards the north, which is a symbol of positive energy.
3. Harvest Festival – This festival is celebrated to welcome the new crop and thank the farmers. 4. Religious significance – Bathing in river Ganga, doing charity and worshiping on this day is considered to give auspicious results.
5. Nature and seasonal changes – It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
