By Admin 
Banks Closed On 14 January: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, people all over the country are celebrating the festival. However, you should be careful regarding banking services. Banks will remain closed in some states on January 14, 2026, while branches in other states will function normally. The reason for this is local festivals and state level holidays. The list of bank holidays is released every year by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
If you are planning to go to the bank branch today for some important work, then it is very important to check the bank holiday status of your city before going. By doing this you can avoid unnecessary time and travel hassle. Let us know, in which cities banks are closed today?
Banks will remain closed in these cities
RBI has released the calendar of bank holidays for the month of January. According to this, banks will remain closed in some cities on January 14, 2026 due to Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu. There will be no functioning of all bank branches in Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and Itanagar on this day. In such a situation, if you live in these cities then you should avoid going to the bank.
Online facilities will remain operational
Even though a decision has been taken to close bank branches due to Makar Sankranti. However, online banking facilities will remain operational for customers during this period. Even on holidays, you can send or order money through UPI.
Apart from this, electricity, water, mobile recharge, DTH and other important bills can be easily paid through net banking and mobile app. That means, despite the bank being closed, there will be no impact on your daily bank related digital work.
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