Bank Holiday 17th January 2026: If you are planning to go to the bank today, Saturday 17th January 2026, to get your important work done, then it is important to first know whether the banks are open or closed today.
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Bank Holiday 17th January 2026: If you’re planning to go to the bank today, Saturday, January 17, 2026, to complete your important work, it’s important to first know whether the banks are open or closed. This is because today is the third Saturday of January. According to RBI rules, banks are usually open on third Saturdays. However, in one state, banks are closed today due to a local festival.
Where will banks be closed today?
According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, banks will be closed on January 17 only in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This is due to Uzhavar Thirunal, a festival associated with farmers in the state. This festival is dedicated to farmers and agricultural laborers. The contribution of farmers is honored on this day. Therefore, banking services will not be available in Tamil Nadu.
What is the status in other states?
Banks will remain open in all states except Chennai. Bank branches in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, and other states will operate as usual on Saturdays. Since today is the third Saturday, banks will not be closed in these states. Customers can visit branches to complete their important work.
What services will be available today?
Where banks are open, cash deposits, withdrawals, check deposits, and other branch-related transactions will be available. Net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM services will remain operational as usual in areas where the holiday is observed. However, check clearance and counter-related transactions will not be possible on the holiday.
Further Holidays in January
– January 18 (Sunday): Banks will be closed across the country.
– January 23: Banks will be closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, and Chennai due to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, Saraswati Puja, and Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti.
– January 26 (Republic Day): Banks will be closed across India.
Normal Bank Hours
Most public sector banks like SBI, Bank of India, and PNB are open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank typically operate from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. If you’re in Chennai, it’s best to handle your banking needs online today. Customers in other states can visit a bank branch without any hassle.
