Banks Closed in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on January 16 for Local Festivals

On Friday, January 16, 2026, banks in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are closed to observe local festivals—Thiruvalluvar Day and the Kanuma festival, respectively. Thiruvalluvar Day honors the Tamil poet-saint Valluvar, while Kanuma is a harvest festival celebrating cattle in Andhra Pradesh. Bank holidays vary by state and are declared by the Reserve Bank of India. Upcoming holidays include closures on January 17, 23, and nationwide on January 26 for Republic Day.