Festivals Freeze Finance: January 2026 Bank Holidays Announced for Pongal, Lohri, and Makar Sankranti

Unknown Apr 02, 2026 1,400 Views

January 2026 brings multiple bank holidays across India as harvest festivals like Lohri (Jan 13), Makar Sankranti (Jan 14), and Pongal (Jan 15–16) are celebrated regionally. Alongside weekly closures and Republic Day (Jan 26), customers are advised to plan transactions in advance, as branch services will be unavailable during these dates.