Bank Holidays January 2026: Plan Ahead! 8 Days Off, Long Weekend in Telangana & AP

• Banks in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will observe 8 holidays in January 2026, including festivals and weekend closures.
• Key holidays include Sankranti on January 15 and Republic Day on January 26.
• A long weekend is scheduled from January 24 (Fourth Saturday) to January 26 (Republic Day).
• Digital services like UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, BHIM UPI), NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and ATMs will remain operational for transactions.
• Branch-specific services such as check clearance and cash deposits will be unavailable on holidays; plan accordingly.

Why It Matters: January 2026 brings 8 bank holidays, including a long weekend; use digital banking for uninterrupted transactions.