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January 2025 has several important bank holidays across India, celebrated for various cultural, religious, and national reasons. These holidays can vary depending on the region, with some observed nationwide and others specific to certain states. Knowing the dates of these holidays helps in planning visits to banks and understanding regional traditions. In this article, we provide a complete list of Bank holidays in January 2025, along with brief explanations of each holiday.
Bank Holidays in January 2025
Here is the full list of bank holidays for January 2025. Holidays may vary depending on the region. Check the table below for details:-
Date | Day | Holiday Name | States |
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January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | National |
January 6 | Monday | Epiphany | Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra |
January 12 | Sunday | Guru Gobind Jayanti | Punjab, Haryana, Delhi |
January 14 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana |
January 15 | Wednesday | Pongal | Tamil Nadu |
January 15 | Wednesday | Thiruvalluvar Day | Tamil Nadu |
January 15 | Wednesday | Tusu Puja | West Bengal, Assam |
January 23 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Jayanti | Tripura, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, West Bengal |
January 26 | Sunday | Republic Day | National |
List of Bank Holidays in January 2025
January 2025 has several bank holidays in different parts of India for national, regional, and religious events. Important holidays like New Year’s Day and Republic Day are celebrated across the country, while festivals like Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti are observed in specific states. Below we have provided short explanations about each of the holidays.
New Year’s Day (January 1)
New Year’s Day marks the first day of the year. It is celebrated nationally with people welcoming the new year with various festivities and events. It is a public holiday across India.
Epiphany (January 6)
Epiphany is a Christian festival celebrating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. It is observed in regions with significant Christian populations, such as Goa, Kerala, and Maharashtra.
Guru Gobind Jayanti (January 12)
Guru Gobind Jayanti celebrates the birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru. This holiday is particularly important in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, where large processions and prayers take place.
Lohri (January 13)
Lohri is a popular festival in Punjab and Haryana, marking the end of winter and the arrival of the harvest season. People celebrate by lighting bonfires, singing traditional songs, and dancing the Bhangra.
Makar Sankranti (January 14)
Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival observed in various parts of India. It signifies the transition of the sun into Capricorn and is celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and feasts in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
Pongal (January 15)
Pongal is a major harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It involves cooking the traditional dish “Pongal” as an offering to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the harvest season.
Thiruvalluvar Day (January 15)
Thiruvalluvar Day honors the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, known for his work “Thirukkural.” The day is celebrated in Tamil Nadu with various cultural events and educational activities.
Tusu Puja (January 15)
Tusu Puja is celebrated in West Bengal and Assam during the harvest season. It involves worshiping the folk goddess Tusu, with women singing traditional songs and offering prayers.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Jayanti (January 23)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Jayanti commemorates the birth of Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent freedom fighter. The day is observed in states like Tripura, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, and West Bengal with various events honoring his contributions.
Republic Day (January 26)
Republic Day is a national holiday that celebrates the adoption of India’s Constitution in 1950. The day is marked by a grand parade in New Delhi and is celebrated across the country with flag hoisting and patriotic events.
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