Bank Holidays in January 2020: Banks to Remain Closed on These 10 Days This Month For Republic Day, Pongal; Check Full List Here
The year 2019 is coming to an end and people are curious (just like every month) to know the holidays in the first month of the year 2020. In January 2020, apart from the national holiday on January 26, Republic Day, there are many regional holidays in the first month of the year. Knowing public holidays well in advance helps in planning a trip.
New Delhi, January 2: Banks will remain shut for 10 days in the month of January 2020 on account of several public holidays. People are curious (just like every month) to know the holidays in the first month of the year 2020. Apart from the national holiday on January 26 (Republic Day), there are other regional holidays that fall in the month of January. Knowing public holidays well in advance helps in planning a trip. Maharashtra Holidays List 2020: Here's a List of Public and Bank Holidays, Long Weekends and More.
In January 2020, five days will be a holiday on five Sundays. On second Saturday (January 11) and fourth Saturday (January 25) of the month public and private banks will remain closed. There will be a national holiday on January 26 (Sunday) on the eve of Republic Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Regional |
| January 2 | Thursday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Regional |
| January 2 | Thursday | New Year's Celebration | Regional |
| January 2 | Thursday | Mannam Jayanthi | Regional |
| January 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Public |
| January 15 | Wednesday | Bhogi/Pongal/MakarSankranti /Bhogali Bihu/Tusu Puja /Lohri/Hadaga | Regional |
| January 16 | Thursday | Kanuma/Thiruvalluvar Day | Regional |
| January 17 | Friday | Uzhavar Tirunal | Regional |
| January 23 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Regional |
| January 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Public |
| January 26 | Sunday | Republic Day | Public |
| January 28 | Tuesday | Gothar Bathou Sun | Regional |
| January 30 | Thursday | Vasant Panchami | Regional |
| January 30 | Thursday | Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti | Regional |
| January 31 | Friday | Me-dam-me-phi | Regional |
As you now have the complete list of holidays, you can use it to plan trips, vacations and a lot more. List of holidays can be also checked on the official website of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Meanwhile, it is advised to make financial transactions in advance to avoid any last moment hassle.
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