As New Year’s Eve 2025 arrives, many people are wondering if banks will remain open today, 31 December. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, branches close on national holidays, festivals, and other designated public holidays.
Banks Closed in Select States Today
On Wednesday, 31 December 2025, all public and private banks in Manipur and Mizoram will remain closed.
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In Mizoram, the closure is due to New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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In Manipur, banks are closed for Imoinu Iratpa, a traditional Manipuri festival.
Banks affected include State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and others operating in these states.
Banks Open in Other Parts of India
In all other states and Union Territories, banks will remain open on 31 December 2025. Bank holidays in India vary regionally, unless it is a national holiday or weekend.
When Is the Next Bank Holiday?
The next nationwide bank holiday is on Thursday, 1 January 2026, for New Year’s Day and Gaan-Ngai in certain states. Banks will be closed in:
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Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
Bank Holidays in January 2026
Here is a list of bank holidays in January 2026 across India:
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1 January: New Year’s Day / Gaan-Ngai — Banks closed in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
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2 January: New Year Celebration / Mannam Jayanthi — Banks closed in Mizoram and Kerala.
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3 January: Birthday of Hazrat Ali — Banks closed in Uttar Pradesh.
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12 January: Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday — Banks closed in West Bengal.
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14 January: Makar Sankranti / Magh Bihu — Banks closed in Gujarat, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam.
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15 January: Uttarayana Punyakala / Pongal / Maghe Sankranti — Banks closed in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Sikkim.
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16 January: Thiruvalluvar Day — Banks closed in Tamil Nadu.
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17 January: Uzhavar Thirunal — Banks closed in Tamil Nadu.
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23 January: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday / Saraswati Puja / Basanta Panchami — Banks closed in West Bengal, Odisha, and Tripura.
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26 January: Republic Day — Banks closed across all states and UTs.
The remaining six holidays fall on weekends, specifically the second and fourth Saturdays and all four Sundays.
Key Takeaways
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31 December 2025: Banks closed only in Manipur and Mizoram.
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Other states: Banks remain open.
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Next holiday: 1 January 2026, for New Year’s Day and local festivals.
This calendar ensures customers can plan their banking activities ahead, especially around regional holidays and festivals.
