Bank Holiday Alert: Jan 1, 2026 Not Uniformly Closed Across India

• January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day) is not a nationwide bank holiday in India.
• Banks will be closed on Jan 1 in specific states: Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland.
• Bank holidays in January 2026 vary by state, based on local festivals and RBI guidelines.
• Customers must check state-specific schedules before planning banking activities.
• January 2026 could see up to 15 bank holidays in different regions, including weekends.

Why It Matters: Jan 1, 2026 bank holiday is state-specific; check local schedules for banking plans.