Every day, banks handle large transactions, and many customers visit them for financial tasks. But what happens if the banks are closed for several days? It’s helpful to know in advance when banks are closed in your area so you can plan your financial work accordingly.
From January 11th to January 15th, there will be several bank holidays across the country. Here’s when the banks will remain closed:
January 11 (Saturday): Banks will be closed nationwide for the second Saturday of the month.
January 12 (Sunday): Banks will be closed for the weekly holiday.
January 13 (Monday): Banks will be closed in Punjab and nearby regions due to the Lohri festival.
January 14 (Tuesday): Banks will be closed in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh for Makar Sankranti and Pongal celebrations.
January 15 (Wednesday): Banks will be closed in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam for Tiruvalluvar Day, Magh Bihu, and Tusu Puja.
Bank Holidays for the Rest of January
Here are some more bank holidays in January:
January 16: Ujjawar Thirunal
January 19: Sunday
January 22: Emoin
January 23: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
January 25: Fourth Saturday
January 26: Republic Day (Sunday)
January 30: Sonam Losar
Alternatives for Banking Needs
Even though banks may be closed, your financial work does not have to stop. While banking services may be affected on these holidays, you can still use online banking and ATMs for your daily transactions.
UPI Makes Payments Easier
The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is a great way to manage your finances. It allows you to make payments easily using just a mobile number or QR code scanner, giving you the freedom to transfer money anytime.