Bank Holiday: Banks are going to be closed on Thursday. Public and private sector banks are going to remain closed tomorrow, Thursday 16th January. However, banks will not be closed simultaneously in all the states of the country. Banks will remain closed only in Tamil Nadu. In some states, bank branches remain closed due to local festivals and special occasions. If you have any important bank related work, then plan keeping these holidays in mind.
Banks will remain closed on Thursday 16th January
Banks will remain closed in the state of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, January 16. Rest of the banks will remain open in all the states. Banks will remain closed only in Tamil Nadu. Uzhavar Tirunal festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This festival is celebrated on the third day of Pongal.
Banks are closed due to Uzhavar Tirunal
Uzhavaar Tirunal is an important festival of Tamil Nadu, which is celebrated to show respect and gratitude towards the farmers. This festival is celebrated on the third day of Pongal festival and the contribution of people associated with agriculture is appreciated. On this day, farmers decorate their bulls, perform puja, and give thanks for the good harvest. Uzhavar Tirunal aims to highlight the importance of rural life and farming and to make the society aware of nature and agriculture.
List of bank holidays in January 2025
15 January: Thiruvalluvar Day (Bank Closed: Chennai)
January 16: Ujavar Tirunal (Bank Close: Chennai)
19 January: Sunday
23 January: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti/Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti (Bank Closed: Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata)
January 25: Fourth Saturday
26 January: Sunday, Republic Day
Online banking service will be available
Customers can use online banking services even during bank holidays. Fund transfer, bill payment and other services can be availed from the bank’s mobile app and website. If cash is needed, cash can also be withdrawn from ATM.
RBI bank holiday list
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RBI gave the reason for leave
| reason for leave | Day |
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| New Year’s Day/Lusong/Namsung | 1 |
| Lusong/Namsung/New Year Celebration | 2 |
| Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti | 6 |
| Missionary Day/Imoinu Iratpa | 11 |
| Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan Punyakal / Pongal / Maghe Sankranti / Magh Bihu / Hazrat Ali’s Birthday | 14 |
| thiruvalluvar day | 15 |
| bright day | 16 |
| Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti/Veer Surendrasai Jayanti | 23 |
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