Bank Holiday Today in Tamil Nadu for Farmers' Festival
Today, January 17, brings a bank holiday to Tamil Nadu. The state celebrates Uzhavar Thirunal, the Farmers' Festival. This means physical bank branches across Tamil Nadu will remain closed.
Are Banks Open or Closed Today?
According to the Reserve Bank of India holiday calendar, banks in Tamil Nadu will not operate today. The closure applies to all public and private sector banks. This includes major banks like State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
However, this closure only affects physical branches in Tamil Nadu. Digital banking services will continue without interruption. Customers can still use online transactions, mobile banking apps, and ATM services as usual.
In other states like Delhi and Maharashtra, banks will remain open today. RBI guidelines state that banks operate on all Saturdays except the second and fourth Saturdays. Regional festivals can cause additional closures like today's holiday in Tamil Nadu.
Understanding Uzhavar Thirunal
Uzhavar Thirunal honors farmers and their cattle in Tamil Nadu. The name translates directly to "Farmers' Festival." This celebration marks the end of the harvest season.
Traditional celebrations include cattle worship, community feasts, and cultural performances. The festival recognizes the vital contributions of the agricultural community to society.
Remaining Bank Holidays in January
January 2026 features up to 16 bank holidays including weekends. Many of these holidays have already passed. Two significant holidays remain this month.
On January 23, banks will close in several states for different observances:
- West Bengal, Odisha, and Tripura will close for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birthday
- Some regions observe Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami)
- Other areas celebrate Vir Surendrasai Jayanti or Basanta Panchami
January 26 brings Republic Day celebrations nationwide. Banks will close across all states and Union Territories for this national holiday.
The remaining bank holidays fall on weekends. These include the second and fourth Saturdays of the month plus all four Sundays.
Customers should plan their banking activities accordingly. While physical branches may close for holidays, digital services remain available 24/7 throughout the year.
