Today is the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. There is a bank holiday in Chandigarh, meaning banks are closed here. However, banks remain open in the rest of the country, and work will continue as usual.
Bank holidays, especially in India, can vary depending on local festivals. According to the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks close on regional and national holidays specific to each state. As per the calendar, there are 13 bank holidays in January, including national festivals like Republic Day, regional festivals, and weekend closures.
Confirm with Local Bank Branches
Apart from state-specific holidays, banks across India are closed on all Sundays, as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Bank branches remain open on the first and third Saturdays, with work continuing as usual. Customers are advised to confirm with their local bank branches before planning a visit, as holidays may vary from state to state. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule, banks will be closed for 13 days in January due to national and regional holidays, as well as second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. These bank holidays are listed in the annual calendar released by the RBI, under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
I have come to the notice that the UP Government has declared holiday on January 06, 2025 on account of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti under NI Act as per notification dated December 17, 2024. Need a clarification if the Banks are closed on January 06, 2025 in UP. Kindly help! pic.twitter.com/EXkRnjnQqV
— Raju Pandey (@RajuPandey2791) January 4, 2025
About Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025
Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of Sikhism, is a symbol of courage and determination. His birth anniversary, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, is an important day for the Sikh community. He was born on December 22, 1666, in Patna, Bihar. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is calculated according to the lunar calendar, and this year, his 356th birth anniversary is being celebrated on January 6. According to the Hindu calendar, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Paush, 1723 Samvat.
Best wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of 358th birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj. 3-day Holy #Prakashotsav is being commemorated at Patna Sahib from 4th to 6th January, 2025 with full enthusiasm and fervour. Sangats, pilgrims… pic.twitter.com/VuP3oj2HoM
— District Administration Patna (@dm_patna) January 6, 2025
This day is also known as Prakash Parv. Guru Gobind Singh was not only a great warrior and poet, but also a philosopher and spiritual guru. At just nine years old, he became the leader of the Sikhs after the death of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur. His immense contributions to Sikhism have made him an eternal figure in the community.