New Delhi, January 24: Bank customers across India are facing four consecutive days of bank closures starting today, January 24, 2026, due to a combination of weekend holidays, Republic Day, and a proposed all-India bank strike.

With physical branches shut, customers are advised to rely on net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs, which remain operational. However, cheque clearing, cash deposits, and other over-the-counter services under the Negotiable Instruments Act will not be available during this period. Bank Holiday Today, January 24, 2026? Know If Banks Are Open or Closed This Saturday.

Bank Holiday List: January 24 to January 27, 2026

January 24, 2026 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday

Banks are closed today across India as per RBI rules, which mandate closure on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

January 25, 2026 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday

All bank branches remain closed on Sundays nationwide.

January 26, 2026 (Monday): Republic Day

Banks will remain shut across the country on account of India’s 77th Republic Day, commemorating 76 years since the Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.

January 27, 2026 (Tuesday): Proposed All-India Bank Strike

If the strike goes ahead as planned, banks will remain closed for the fourth consecutive day. Bank unions are pressing for the introduction of a five-day work week, citing work-life balance and operational efficiency. Bank Holidays in February 2026: Banks To Remain Closed for 9 Days Next Month; Check Full List Here.

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has proposed extending daily working hours by 40 minutes from Monday to Friday to compensate for Saturdays. The unions point out that institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, LIC, GIC, stock markets, and forex markets already follow a five-day work schedule.

What Bank Customers Should Know

Customers requiring branch services are advised to plan accordingly, as normal banking operations are expected to resume only after the holiday-and-strike stretch ends, subject to any last-minute resolution.

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