RBI’s bank holiday list for January 2026 includes 16 days:Banks to remain closed for Republic Day, 4 Sundays, 2 Saturdays and 9 more days

In the first month of the new year, January 2026, banks will not operate for a total of 16 days in different states across the country. According to the latest calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed for 10 days in different locations next month, in addition to 4 Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays. So if you have any important bank-related work next month, you’ll need to keep these holidays in mind. Here’s when banks will be closed in your state or location in January 2026… Banks Will Remain Closed for a Total of 16 Days in January 2026 Source: RBI Calendar You can handle work through online banking You can perform money transactions or other tasks through online banking (UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS) and ATM despite bank holidays. These services will not be affected by bank holidays. Trading will also remain closed for 9 days in the stock market There will be no trading in the stock market for 9 days in January 2026. According to BSE’s official website, trading will remain closed on 4 Sundays and 4 Saturdays, along with January 26 on the occasion of Republic Day. ​