Bankers are advised to stay away from banks on January 12th, and find out why the RBI has declared a holiday
- bySudha Saxena
- 12 Jan, 2026
It's crucial for those working with banks to learn about holidays in January, as banks will be closed for various reasons this month, impacting banking services.
Bank Holidays January 2026: It's crucial for those working in banks to learn about holidays in January. Banks will be closed for various reasons this month, impacting banking services. Today, January 11th, is
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a complete list of bank holidays in advance, clearly stating which days and cities banks will be closed. According to the list, tomorrow, January 12th, has also been declared a holiday. So, if you're planning to visit a bank branch, be sure to check the holiday information in your city first...
Where will banks remain closed on January 12?
According to the RBI holiday list, banks in West Bengal will be closed tomorrow. Customers in the state are advised to schedule their urgent banking work on another day. However, banks will remain open as usual on January 12th in all other states except West Bengal.
Banks in West Bengal have been declared closed tomorrow to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who is also celebrated as National Youth Day.
Online services of banks will remain operational
Although banks have declared a holiday tomorrow, online services for customers will not be affected. Services such as net banking, mobile banking, UPI, ATMs, and online fund transfers will remain operational as usual, allowing customers to easily complete their work from home. However, tasks that require a visit to a bank branch will be affected.
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