Bank Holiday Update: The new year has begun with new hopes, new enthusiasm, and new resolutions. On January 1, 2026, the first day of the new year, banks were closed in several states. If you have any banking work today, January 2, 2026, you should check the holiday calendar first. Checking the calendar is important; otherwise, you might have to return from the bank without getting your work done.
Banks will be closed in several states on January 2, 2026. Holidays have been declared in many states for various reasons. Before going to the bank, be sure to check the calendar issued by the RBI to avoid any confusion.
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Holiday on January 2nd
Banks will be closed in several cities and states on January 2, 2026. According to a report, due to New Year celebrations and Mannam Jayanti, banks will be closed in Aizawl, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram on January 2nd. New Year celebrations are held in many states, which are culturally and socially significant. You can find important information regarding holidays below.
How to Check the Holiday List
On January 2nd, banks will be closed in Aizawl, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram due to New Year celebrations and Mannam Jayanti. On January 3, 2026, Saturday, banks will be closed in Lucknow due to the birthday of Hazrat Ali. On January 4, 2026, Sunday, there will be a weekly holiday for banks across the country.
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On January 10, 2026, Saturday, all banks will be closed for the second Saturday of the month. January 11, 2026, Sunday, will be a weekly holiday. Additionally, on January 12, 2026, Monday, banks will be closed in Kolkata due to Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. On January 14, 2026, Wednesday, banks will be closed in Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, and Itanagar due to Makar Sankranti/Magh Bihu.
Banks will remain closed.
On January 15, 2026 (Thursday), banks will be closed in Bengaluru, Chennai, Gangtok, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada on account of Pongal/Uttarayan Punyakal/Makar Sankranti. On January 16, 2026 (Friday), banks will be closed in Chennai for Thiruvalluvar Day. On January 17, 2026 (Saturday), banks will be closed in Chennai for Uzhavar Thirunal.