Indian Banks to Close on January 14-15 for Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Other Festivals

Banks in India will observe holidays on January 14 and 15, 2026, for various festivals including Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal, and Uttarayana Punyakala. Closures vary by state, with some states like Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh observing a holiday on January 14. Other states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana will be closed on January 15. The Reserve Bank of India's calendar governs these state-specific holidays, leading to potential customer confusion.