Bank Holiday Today: State Wise Status For January 3, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar for January 2026 highlights a mix of national and regional observances. Today, January 3, banks in Uttar Pradesh are closed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali. Elsewhere across India, banks remain open, with regular services available to customers.

Key Highlights

• Banks in Uttar Pradesh are closed today, January 3, for Hazrat Ali’s birth anniversary.
• Other states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi have no closures today, and branches remain operational.
• Digital banking services such as net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs continue to function nationwide, ensuring uninterrupted access to financial transactions.
• January 2026 includes 16 scheduled holidays across India, combining national observances like Republic Day and regional festivals such as Mannam Jayanthi, Pongal, and Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary.
• Mandatory weekly closures on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with Sundays, also apply to all banks.
• Customers planning branch visits are advised to check the RBI’s official holiday list or state specific notifications to avoid inconvenience.

The RBI holiday calendar is structured under the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, and regional observances, ensuring clarity for both banks and customers.

While today’s closure is limited to Uttar Pradesh, upcoming dates in January will see wider closures across multiple states, particularly during Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Republic Day.

Sources: Times of India, DNA India, Indian Express, News18