Banks are open today. Lohri is celebrated in northern states such as Punjab and Haryana on the 13th of January. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s calendar, all banks in India are open on Monday.
On January 14, there will be bank holidays in several parts of the country to celebrate Makar Sankranti. All public and private bank will be open as normal on the 13th of January.
It was announced earlier that the schedule of bank holidays for January 2025 had been released by RBI. The people must wonder if the bank holidays will include Lohri, Makar Sankranti (which is celebrated between January 13-14) and Makar Sankranti.
Banks Open for Lohri and Bhogi Pandigai Today
Makar Sankranti, Bhogi Pongal and Makar Sankranti will both be observed on January 13, 2019. Banks will remain open as today is not a holiday according to the RBI calendar.
Makar Sankranti Bank Holiday
In January, harvest festivals are celebrated all over the country. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in January. Banks will close across the country.
On January 14, all government and private bank branches will be closed in Ahmedabad (and other cities), Bengaluru (and others), Bhubhaneshwar (and others), Chennai, Gangtok(and Others), Guwahati(andothers), Hyderabad, ITanagar Kanpur and Lucknow.
Other festivals that are celebrated on the 14th of January include Magh Bihu, Maghe Sankranti and Pongal. This day marks the birthday of Hazarat Al.
It is best to call the bank’s customer service number or contact an employee before you plan to go to your local branch to complete any task. You can prepare for emergencies and long weekends by contacting your bank in advance.
The weekend holidays will be included in the 13 total days of holiday that January has to offer. Reserve Bank of India releases a bank holiday calendar based on a variety of factors including state and national holidays, religious or cultural observances, operational needs, government announcements, as well as coordination with other financial institutions.