There are many important bank holidays across India in January 2025, which are celebrated for various cultural, religious and national reasons. These holidays may vary depending on the region, with some being celebrated across the country and some being specific to certain states. Knowing the dates of these holidays helps in planning trips to banks and understanding regional traditions. In this article, we provide the complete list of bank holidays in January 2025, along with a brief description 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. See table below for details:-
| date | Day | name of holiday | states usa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | new Year’s Day | National |
| 6th January | monday | epiphany | Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra |
| 12 january | sunday | Guru Gobind Jayanti | Punjab, Haryana, Delhi |
| 14 January | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana |
| 15 January | Wednesday | Pongal | Tamil Nadu |
| 15 january | Wednesday | thiruvalluvar day | Tamil Nadu |
| 15 january | Wednesday | tusu puja | West Bengal, Assam |
| 23 January | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Jayanti | Tripura, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, West Bengal |
| 26 January | sunday | Republic Day | National |
List of Bank Holidays in January 2025
There are many bank holidays in different parts of India in January 2025 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 celebrated in specific states. Below we have provided a brief description of each holiday.
New Year’s Day (January 1)
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year. It is celebrated nationally and people welcome the new year with various festivals and events. It is a public holiday throughout India.
Epiphany (January 6)
Epiphany is a Christian festival that celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. It is celebrated in areas with significant Christian population such as Goa, Kerala and Maharashtra.
Guru Gobind Jayanti (12 January)
Guru Gobind Jayanti celebrates the birth of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. This holiday is especially 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 Bhangra.
Makar Sankranti (January 14)
Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in various parts of India. It marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn and is celebrated with kite flying, bonfires and feasts in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Pongal (15 January)
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 (15 January)
Thiruvalluvar Day honors the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, best known for his work “Thirukkural”. This day is celebrated with various cultural programs and educational activities in Tamil Nadu.
Tusu Puja (15 January)
Tusu Puja is celebrated during the harvest season in West Bengal and Assam. It involves worshiping the folk goddess Tusu, with women singing traditional songs and offering prayers.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Jayanti (January 23)
Netaji Subhash Chandra Jayanti commemorates the birth of Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent freedom fighter. The day is celebrated with various programs honoring his contributions in states like Tripura, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim and West Bengal.
Republic Day (26 January)
Republic Day is a national holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950. The day is marked by a grand parade in New Delhi and celebrated with flag hoisting and patriotic programs across the country.
