Bank Holiday Today: Banks Closed in These States on January 23, 2026

Banks in a few Indian states are closed today, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to the observance of regional occasions including the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Saraswati Puja, Vir Surendrasai Jayanti and Basanta Panchami. 

As per the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, bank holidays vary by state depending on local festivals, anniversaries and cultural events.

States Where Banks Are Closed Today

Banks are closed today in Tripura, Odisha and West Bengal. The holiday has been declared in these states to mark a combination of cultural, historical and religious observances. Customers in these regions will not be able to access branch-level banking services during the holiday.

Four-Day Bank Closure in These States

Banks in Tripura, Odisha and West Bengal will remain closed for four consecutive days. Following today’s holiday, January 24 is the fourth Saturday, January 25 is a Sunday, and January 26 is Republic Day, all of which are designated bank holidays nationwide. Branch banking services are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

RBI Rules on Weekly Bank Holidays

According to RBI guidelines, banks across India remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In addition, state-specific holidays are declared based on local events, which can result in extended closures when holidays align with weekends.

Major Bank Holidays in January 2026

In January 2026, banks will observe multiple holidays across different states. These include New Year’s Day or Gaan-Ngai, Mannam Jayanthi, the birthday of Hazrat Ali, Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, Makar Sankranti or Magh Bihu, Pongal-related festivals, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti, Saraswati Puja, Vir Surendrasai Jayanti, Basanta Panchami and Republic Day.

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Conclusion

Bank customers in Tripura, Odisha and West Bengal should plan transactions in advance, as branches will remain closed from January 23 to January 26, 2026. While branch services will be unavailable, digital banking services are expected to remain operational during the holiday period.

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