January 12 Holiday Alert: Banks Shut in West Bengal, Kanpur, Lucknow

India commemorates Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary today, celebrated as National Youth Day. The Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday calendar lists closures in select regions, while most states continue normal banking operations.

Key Highlights:

• West Bengal: All banks closed to honor Vivekananda, born in Kolkata in 1863.
• Kanpur & Lucknow: Regional branches remain shut today as per RBI’s holiday list.
• Other Cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, etc.): Banks are open and functioning normally.
• Digital Banking: Online services, ATMs, card payments, and cheque clearances remain unaffected nationwide.
• RBI Calendar: January 2026 includes 16 scheduled holidays, in addition to Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays.
• National Significance: The day is marked by youth-focused events promoting leadership, creativity, and social responsibility.

Sources: Mint, Indian Express, NewsBytes, NDTV Profit, DNA India