Bank Holiday in Makara Sankranti
Are banks open or closed on Makar Sankranti? Know the details: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, people across the country are celebrating the festival with joy. However, you should exercise caution regarding banking services. Banks will be closed in some states on January 14, 2026, while branches in other states will function normally. This is due to local festivals and state-level holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a list of bank holidays every year.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes the official list of bank holidays every year. If you have urgent banking work, make sure to check whether banks are open in your city before heading out. This will help you avoid wasting time and unnecessary travel. Let’s check which cities have bank holidays today.
Banks will be closed in these cities: According to the RBI’s January holiday calendar, banks will remain closed on January 14, 2026, due to Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu. On this day, all bank branches in Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, and Itanagar will stay closed.
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