Bank Holidays January 2026: 8 Days Off, Long Weekend Ahead! Plan Your Visits Now

• Banks in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will observe 8 holidays in January 2026, including a long weekend.
• Key closures include Bhogi (Jan 13), Makar Sankranti/Pongal (Jan 14), and Kanuma (Jan 16, AP only).
• A long weekend from Jan 24-26 due to Fourth Saturday, Sunday, and Republic Day.
• Branch services like cheque clearance and loan paperwork may face delays; plan visits by third week.
• Digital banking (UPI, mobile, internet) and ATMs will remain operational for transactions.

Why It Matters: Plan bank visits for January 2026 early due to 8 holidays, including a long Republic Day weekend.