Bank Holiday January 11, 2025: Are banks open or closed on THIS Saturday? Check full holiday calendar

As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandate, banks across India operate on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of a month but remain closed on all second and fourth Saturdays, as well as Sundays. Therefore, a second Saturday, January 11, 2025, will be a bank holiday.

Special Days on January 11
Besides being a bank holiday, January 11 holds cultural and religious significance. It is celebrated as Missionary Day in Mizoram and Imoinu Iratpa, a festival of lights, in North-Eastern states like Manipur, Assam, and Tripura.

Imoinu Iratpa is dedicated to Imoinu Ahongbi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The Meitei people celebrate this festival by offering sacrifices and prayers to the goddess, along with participating in cultural events and lighting lamps.

Missionary Day is observed in Mizoram to honor two Welsh Christian missionaries who arrived in the region over a century ago, introducing Christianity to the state.

Bank Holidays in January 2025

Banks will remain closed on several other days in January 2025 due to various festivals and special occasions. The state-wise holidays include:

January 1: New Year’s Day/Loosong/Namsoong
January 2: Loosong/Namsoong/New Year Celebration
January 6: Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
January 11: Missionary Day/Imoinu Iratpa
January 14: Makar Sankranti/Uttarayana Punyakala/Pongal/Maghe Sankranti/Magh Bihu/Birthday of Hazarat Ali
January 15: Thiruvalluvar Day
January 16: Uzhavar Thirunal
January 23: Birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose/Vir Surendrasai Jayanti
Banking Services on Holidays
While bank branches remain closed on holidays, customers can still access digital banking services like UPI, mobile banking apps, internet banking, and ATMs. These platforms allow you to perform transactions, pay bills, and even start fixed or recurring deposits.

If you need further clarification, it is advisable to contact your nearest bank branch. Always plan your visits and banking transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience during holidays.