Bank Holiday Alert: Banks Closed 12-18 Jan in Many States; Check Your City's Status!

• Banks will be closed for up to 16 days in January 2026, including weekly holidays and festival-specific closures.
• Between January 12-18, several states will observe bank holidays for various festivals like Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu.
• Digital banking services (net banking, mobile banking, UPI) and ATMs will remain operational during bank holidays.
• Services like cheque clearance, demand drafts, and passbook updates will be unavailable when branches are closed.
• Bank holidays vary by state due to local festivals; always check the specific holiday list for your region.

Why It Matters: Banks will be closed for multiple days from Jan 12-18 in various states; use digital services.