Wednesday, January 15 All public and private sector banks will remain closed in Tamil Nadu. this holiday thiruvalluvar day It is celebrated in the memory of the great poet and philosopher saint Thiruvalluvar. Banks in other states will function normally. If you have any important work related to the bank, then make your plan keeping this in mind.
Thiruvalluvar Day and its significance
thiruvalluvar day Celebrated as part of Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. This day is dedicated to Saint Thiruvalluvar, who is known for his famous work ‘Thirukkural’ Known for.
- Thirukkural: A collection of 1,330 couplets on topics such as morality, religion, politics, and love.
- On this day his teachings are remembered, which promote morality and human values.
List of Bank Holidays in January 2025
Banks will remain closed for several days in January 2025 due to local festivals and national holidays in various states. The key dates and reasons are as follows:
| date | Holiday | bank closed |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January | Makar Sankranti/Pongal/Magh Bihu | Ahmedabad, Chennai, Gangtok, Bengaluru, Guwahati etc. |
| 15 January | thiruvalluvar day | Chennai |
| 16 January | Ujavar Tirunal | Chennai |
| 19 January | sunday | in all states |
| 23 January | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti/Veer Surendra Sai Jayanti | Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata |
| 25th January | fourth saturday | in all states |
| 26 January | Republic Day | in all states |
UCO Portal: Services during Bank Holidays
Despite holidays, customers online banking services Can use. The following services will be available through the Bank’s mobile app and website:
- fund transfer
- bill payment
- cash withdrawal from atm
Reason for holidays by RBI
The holidays announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for January 2025 include local festivals and cultural events from various states.
| reason for leave | Day |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January |
| Makar Sankranti/Pongal/Magh Bihu | 14 January |
| thiruvalluvar day | 15 January |
| Ujavar Tirunal | 16 January |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti | 23 January |
| Republic Day | 26 January |
