As the new year begins, banks across India are set to observe a total of 16 holidays in January 2024. Key holidays include New Year’s Day on January 1 and Republic Day on January 26.
The 16 days will encompass festivals, national holidays, second and fourth Saturdays, and Sundays.
While bank branches will remain closed, digital services such as mobile banking, UPI, and Internet banking will continue uninterrupted.
Customers are advised to plan their banking transactions accordingly. It’s crucial to note that holidays may vary from state to state.
Here is the list of bank holidays in January 2024:
January 01 (Monday): New Year’s Day
January 07 (Sunday)
January 11 (Thursday): Missionary Day (Mizoram)
January 12 (Friday): Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (West Bengal)
January 13 (Saturday): Second Saturday
January 14 (Sunday)
January 15 (Monday): Pongal/Thiruvalluvar Day (Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh)
January 16 (Tuesday): Tusu Puja (West Bengal and Assam)
January 17 (Wednesday): Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
January 21 (Sunday)
January 23 (Tuesday): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
January 25 (Thursday): State Day (Himachal Pradesh)
January 26 (Friday): Republic Day
January 27 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
January 28 (Sunday)
January 31 (Wednesday): Me-Dam-Me-Phi (Assam)
