Makar Sankranti & Pongal 2026: State-wise Bank Holiday List You Need to Know

Today, January 15 several Indian states will witness bank closures due to the celebration of Makar Sankranti and Pongal. In Maharashtra banks will also remain closed for the municipal corporation elections. The closure in these regions will affect various banking services including branch operations cash withdrawals and routine customer transactions. Despite the physical closure essential financial services would still be available through digital platforms such as online banking and ATMs.

In Karnataka Tamil Nadu Sikkim Andhra Pradesh and Telangana banks will remain closed today for the festival of Pongal and Makar Sankranti. Meanwhile, In Maharashtra banks will be closed for the Municipal corporation elections. The decision to close banks on these occasions is in the line with the reserve bank of India’s guidelines under the Negotiable Instrument Act.