Are banks closed or open today? Banks in Tamil Nadu will stay closed today for Thiruvalluvar Day. In other states, the banks will remain open. A bank holiday is a public holiday during which banks and financial institutions are closed for business. These holidays are typically observed to recognise significant cultural, religious, or national events. The specific dates of bank holidays can vary from state to state.
Thiruvalluvar Day, celebrated on January 15th, is a significant occasion in Tamil Nadu, commemorating the birth of the great Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. He is best known for his work, the Tirukkural, and his couplets, which offer wisdom on ethics, politics, love, and justice. On January 15, Tamil Nadu observes Thiruvalluvar Day as a public holiday. On leap years, though, it falls on January 16. Thiruvalluvar Day is a component of the 'Pongal Festival,' a longer festival lasting several days. On this day, banks and most government offices in Chennai will remain closed.
Although Thiruvalluvar lived more than 2,000 years ago, his art and philosophy still influence Indian culture today.
Banks will remain closed in Chennai.
Banks will remain closed in Chennai
Uzhavar Thirunal, celebrated on January 16th, is a harvest festival primarily observed by the farmers of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the larger Pongal festival celebrations, which mark the beginning of the harvest season. On Uzhavar Thirunal, farmers offer thanks to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest, and traditional rituals such as cooking the Pongal dish are performed. In Chennai, banks and government offices will remain closed in observance of this important festival.
January 19- Sunday
January 23- Birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose/Vir Surendrasai Jayanti
Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata
January 25- Fourth Saturday
January 26- Sunday, Republic Day
Catch all the Industry News, Banking News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates.