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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Saraswati Puja, Basant Panchami, Netaji's birthday? Check RBI calendar

January 23, 2026

Bank holiday today: Banks in Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal are closed today on occasion of Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami), Basanta Panchami, Vir Surendrasai Jayanti, and the Birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Notably, this is a long weekend off (Friday to Sunday) in these states, as 24 January is the second Saturday, and 25 January is a Sunday. Notably, holidays may vary across states due to regional and local requirements.

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Saraswati Puja, Basant Panchami, Netaji's birthday? Check RBI calendar

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So, it is best to check with your local bank branch for their approved holiday schedule or list.
Being informed ahead of time will allow customers to be prepared in case of emergencies or long weekends.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 16 bank holidays in January 2026 including weekends.
This includes weekly offs on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, for public and private banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI).
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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Saraswati Puja, Basant Panchami, Netaji's birthday? Check RBI calendar

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