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Bank Holiday on Makar Sankranti 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 14, 2025? Check Details

New Delhi, January 11: Public and private sector banks in several cities across India will remain closed on January 14, 2025, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti 2025. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, the festival, celebrated as Uttarayana, Pongal, Maghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu, or Punyakala in various regions, will see bank closures in cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Kanpur, and Lucknow.

However, banks in Delhi-NCR will remain open as Makar Sankranti 2025 is not listed as a holiday for the region. Apart from banks, several states will observe 4-5 days of public holidays during this festive period. In Telangana, there will be an extended holiday from January 13 to January 17 due to Makar Sankranti celebrations. Tamil Nadu will observe Pongal holidays from January 14 to January 16, including Thiruvalluvar Day and Uzhavar Thirunal. Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India.

The second Saturday on January 11 and Sunday, January 12, will also contribute to the extended weekend in many states, further adding to the holiday stretch. Schools, colleges, and government offices will also be closed in certain regions. When Is Makar Sankranti 2025? Is It on 14 or 15 January? Know the Exact Date, Punya Kala Time, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of India.

The last weekday banking holiday in January will fall on January 23, 2025, for the birthdays of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Vir Surendrasai, with banks in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Agartala remaining shut.

Customers are advised to plan their banking transactions accordingly, especially in cities observing extended closures during the festive season.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 11, 2025 01:25 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date
January 11, 2025, Special Days: According to the Hindu calendar, Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s first anniversary takes place on Saturday, January 11. The day has several observances with religious significance like Shani Trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat and Rohini Vrat. Then, there are numerous national and international observances like National Milk Day in the US, International Parity at Work Day, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Paget’s Awareness Day, International Thank You Day and so many more. Among the big birthdays, famous people like Son Ye-jin, Rahul Dravid, Kailash Satyarthi, Fatima Sana Shaikh and many more are born on this day. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 11, 2025 (Saturday)
1. Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s First Anniversary as Per Hindu Panchang
2. Shani Trayodashi January 2025
3. Pradosh Vrat January 2025
4. Rohini Vrat January 2025
5. National Milk Day in the USA
6. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
7. National Artist Atang de la Rama’s Birth Anniversary
8. World Sketchnote Day
9. Secret Pal Day
10. Paget’s Awareness Day
11. No Longer New Year’s Day
12. National Vision Board Day (Second Saturday in January)
13. National Hot Toddy Day
14. National Arkansas Day
15. Kosrae Constitution Day
16. International Thank You Day
17. International Parity at Work Day
18. Heritage Treasures Day
19. Cigarettes are Hazardous to Your Health Day
Famous January 10 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
1. Rahul Dravid
2. Son Ye-jin
3. Kailash Satyarthi
4. Carroll Shelby
5. William James
6. Jason Connery
7. Leroy Sané
8. Jamie Vardy
9. Emile Heskey
10. Amrapali Dubey
11. Niyati Fatnani
12. Fatima Sana Shaikh
13. Aja Naomi King
14. Amanda Peet
15. Yolanda Hadid
16. Anju Mahendru
17. Mohit Malik
18. Mithoon
19. Anu Aggarwal
20. Vivaan Shah
21. Kiran Rathod
22. Shweta Basu Prasad
23. Raja Kumari
24. Kyle Richards
25. Diana Gabaldon
26. Mary J. Blige
27. Babulal Marandi
28. Shibu Soren
29. G. Janardhana Reddy
January 10, 2025, Special Days.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 11, 2025 06:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
January 11, 2025
Bank Holiday 2025 Dates: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 13? Is There a Bank Holiday on January 14 and 15? Check State-Wise List of Bank Holidays Falling Between January 13-19

Mumbai, January 10: Major festivals like Pongal and Makar Sankranti (Lohri) are falling in the third week of January 2025, starting January 13. In view of the festivities, there will be a bank holiday on a select date in certain states. Will banks remain open or closed on January 13? Is there a bank holiday on January 14 and 15? How many days will banks remain shut between January 13 and January 19? If you are looking for the answers, this article has a state-wise list of bank holidays falling between January 13 and 19.

Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), considering national or state holidays and cultural or religious observance among other factors. The RBI releases the bank holiday calendar for every year in advance, so that people can schedule their bank-related works. Pongal 2025 School Holiday: Check Dates for School Holidays in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh for Thai Pongal and Makar Sankranti.

State-Wise List of Bank Holidays Between January 13 and 19

January 13: As per the bank holiday calendar released by the RBI, there is no bank holiday on January 13. Therefore, all banks in India will remain open on January 13.

January 14: There will be a bank holiday on January 14 on account of Makar Sankranti and Pongal. Hence, banks will remain shut in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

January 15: A bank holiday will be observed on January 15 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Sikkim due to Makar Sankranti and Pongal festivities. In Assam, banks will remain closed on account of Magh Bihu. Banks will remain shut in Chennai to observe Thiruvalluvar Day.

January 16: There will be a bank holiday on January 16 in Andhra Pradesh to celebrate Kanuma Panduga. Banks will also remain closed in Channei to observe Uzhavar Thirunal.

January 17: All banks will remain open across India.

January 18: All banks will be operational across India.

January 19: All banks in India will be closed on January 19 as it is a Sunday.

You can get the state-wise full list of bank holidays in 2025 by clicking here. Notably, irrespective of the bank holidays, online banking services remain operational throughout the year, except when there is a downtime due to technical issues.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2025 04:02 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 10, 2025
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025: Pran Pratishtha First Anniversary on January 11 or 22? Everything To Know About Pratishtha Dwadashi Festival To Celebrate the Consecration of Ram Lalla

The first anniversary of Ram Lalla’s consecration will be celebrated in Ayodhya this month. Several programmes and events will be conducted for the occasion. The annual Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol will be celebrated as Pratishtha Dwadashi. The Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025 will be celebrated from January 11–13 and not on January 22. Many saints will be taking part in the festival. Devotees too can offer their prayers and have darshan. There will also be bhajans, kirtans, and songs in praise of Ram Lalla. Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony: 50 Musical Instruments To Play ‘Mangal Dhvani’ for Two Hours in Ram Temple.

Pran Pratishtha First Anniversary on January 11 or 22?

According to the Hindu calendar, the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir will complete one year. The first anniversary will be celebrated on January 11, 2025. However, this raises the question that, according to the rules, shouldn’t the festival be on January 22? The celebration is based on the Hindu calendar, similar to how festivals like Diwali and Holi have different dates every year. Similarly, the Pran Pratishtha celebration is also scheduled accordingly. Ram Mandir Photos: Explainers on Temple’s Architecture, Design and Artistry as a Fusion of Architecture and Heritage in Ayodhya (Watch Video).

As part of the festival rituals, offerings will be made to the fire god, and mantras will be chanted for about six hours daily during the three-day event. The Hanuman Chalisa and Vishnu Sahasranama will also be recited, along with the Beej Mantra of Lord Ram. Raag Seva will be presented before the Lord every day in the Ram Mandir.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2025 03:28 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date
January 10, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 10 of 2025! What are the important festivals, events, and national and international observances falling on January 10? Vaikuntha Ekadashi Vrat or Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat 2025 falls on Friday. Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi) of the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) lunar cycles in a Vedic calendar month. Vaikuntha Ekadashi Vrat is one of the most auspicious and significant Ekadashis in the year. World Hindi Day, or Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is annually celebrated to promote the Hindi language worldwide. Apart from these major celebrations, there are also several big birthdays and birth anniversaries. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 10, 2025 (Friday)
1. Vaikuntha Ekadashi Vrat
2. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
3. Tailang Swami Jayanti
4. World Hindi Day
5. Kurma Dwadashi
6. Dharma Savarni Manvadi
7. Houseplant Appreciation Day
8. League of Nations Day
9. National Obesity Awareness Week
10. Quitters Day
11. Peculiar People Day
12. National Shareholders Day
13. National Save The Eagles Day
14. National Oysters Rockefeller Day
15. National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
16. National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Famous January 10 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
1. Hrithik Roshan
2. Achyutananda Dasa
3. Rod Stewart
4. George Foreman
5. Jared Kushner
6. Mason Mount
7. Sarah Shahi
8. Kalki Koechlin
9. Frank Sinatra Jr.
10. Allu Aravind
11. K. J. Yesudas
12. Drashti Dhami
13. Omi Vaidya
14. Atul Khatri
15. Aishwarya Rajesh
16. Sharafuddin Ashraf
17. Kirsten Flipkens
18. Filippo Baldi
19. Maurizio Sarri
January 9, 2025, Special Days.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2025 12:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
January 10, 2025
January 9, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date
January 9, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 9 of 2025, and January 9 has a few minor national and international observances in the form of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, National Faith Day, National Cassoulet Day, National Apricot Day and International Choreographers Day. There are many important birthday and birth anniversary celebrations. Catherine, Princess of Wales, Former US President Richard Nixon, Indian athlete Hima Das, and Bollywood directors from India Farhan Akhtar and Farah Khan celebrate their birthdays today. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 9, 2025 (Thursday)
1. Masik Karthigai in January 2025
2. Balloon Ascension Day
3. National Static Electricity Day
4. Panama’s Martyrs’ Day
5. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
6. National Faith Day
7. National Cassoulet Day
8. National Apricot Day
9. International Choreographers Day
10. Healthy Weight, Healthy Look Day
Famous January 9 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
1. Richard Nixon
2. Catherine, Princess of Wales
3. S. Jaishankar
4. Hima Das
5. Farah Khan
6. Farhan Akhtar
7. Sunderlal Bahuguna
8. Jimmy Page
9. Nina Dobrev
10. Nicola Peltz
11. Joan Baez
12. Sharad Malhotra
13. Anusha Dandekar
14. J. K. Simmons
15. Park Sung-woong
16. Haris Sohail
17. Michaëlla Krajicek
18. Gennaro Gattuso
19. Lucas Leiva
20. Rodrygo
January 8, 2025, Special Days.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 09, 2025 12:36 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
January 9, 2025
January 8, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date
January 8, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 8 of 2025, and with that, we complete the first week of the New Year. The mid-week day is relatively slow with a lot fewer observances taking place. However, there are many important birthday and birth anniversary celebrations. Legendary figures in history like Stephen Hawking and Elvis Presley’s birthdays fall on the day. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 7, 2025 (Tuesday)
1. National English Toffee Day
2. Earth’s Rotation Day
3. National Bubble Bath Day
4. Argyle Day
5. Typing Day
6. National Winter Skin Relief Day
7. War on Poverty Day (unofficial holiday in the US)
Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
1. Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)
2. Yash
3. Ryan Destiny
4. Joshua Perez
5. Elvis Presley (1935-1977)
6. David Bowie (1947-2016)
7. Noah Cyrus
8. Anna Marisax
9. Valkyrae
10. Kim Jong-un
11. R. Kelly
12. Saeed Jaffrey
13. Sean Paul
14. Harris Jayaraj
15. Nusrat Jahan
16. Sagarika Ghatge
January 7, 2025, Special Days.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 05:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

The mid-week day is relatively slow with a lot fewer observances taking place. However, there are many important birthday and birth anniversary celebrations.

January 8, 2025
Republic Day 2025 School Holiday: Educational Institutes To Remain Close For January 26? Know Holiday Details Across Different Indian States As R-Day Falls on Sunday

Republic Day is celebrated every year in India on a grand scale on January 26. Republic Day 2025 falls on Sunday, January 26. It commemorates the day the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. Republic Day is celebrated across the country with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, marches, cultural programmes, events, seminars, and speeches. Even though India achieved its independence in 1947, the country continued to be governed by the Colonial Government of India Act of 1935. After the Constitution of India was formally adopted in 1950, it became the country’s governing text. Why Is January 26 Celebrated As Republic Day in India? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About the History and Significance of Gantantra Diwas.

Dr BR Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, and he played a major role in drafting the Constitution of India. He is also known as the father of the Indian Constitution. The day has always been a public holiday in India, with all schools, colleges, institutions, and offices shut.

Is January 26 a School Holiday?

January 26, Republic Day will no longer be a school holiday in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Government has announced that schools in the state will function on Republic Day. Students across the state must take part in activities that kindle national pride in them.

The school education department released a circular directing both private and government schools to organise day-long activities including flag-hoisting, prabhat pheri (morning march), elocution competition, drawing, dancing, essay competition, sports, poetry, and an exhibition centred around a patriotic theme. District education officers and education inspectors will enforce the directive. However, this is only for Maharashtra. Republic Day will continue to remain a holiday for schools in the rest of the states in India. It should be noted that Republic Day 2025, January 26 falls on a Sunday. 75th Republic Day 2024 Date, Theme, History & Significance: All You Need To Know About the Day on Which the Constitution of India Came Into Effect.

Republic Day has always been a public holiday in the country. However, starting this year, it will no longer be a holiday for schools in Maharashtra.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 05:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 8, 2025
When Is Makar Sankranti 2025? Is It on 14 or 15 January? Know the Exact Date, Punya Kala Time, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of India

Makar Sankranti is the annual celebration that marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (dhanu) to Capricorn (Makara). The Sankranti moment when this occurs is considered to be extremely auspicious and Makar Sankranti 2025 will be marked on January 14. The celebration of Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the sun god and is celebrated with different observances in different parts of the country. Makar Sankranti is also known by different names across India. While Maharashtra celebrates it as Makara Sankranti, people in Assam observe the festival as Magh Bihu. Likewise, Pongal is celebrated by Tamils, Uttarayan is a major festival in Gujarat and the people in West Bengal celebrate Poush Sankranti. As we prepare to celebrate Makar Sankranti 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Makar Sankranti and its significance. Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India.

When is Makar Sankranti 2025?

Makar Sankranti 2025 will be marked on January 14. This annual celebration is marked on the day that the sun enters the Makar or Capricorn sign. The celebration is usually observed on January 14, except on leap years, when the festivities would shift to January 15. Makar Sankranti’s date and time are analogous to the Sidereal time of the Zodiac sign of Capricorn (when the sun enters). The Makara Sankranti Punya Kala for Makar Sankranti 2025 will be from 09:03 AM to 06:21 PM. Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates.

Makar Sankranti Significance and Rituals

Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the Hindu religious sun god and is marked by reciting the Gayatri Mantra. It is also said to be associated with the birth and coming of the final Avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu, Kalki and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm by people across the world. People often mark this day by taking a holy dip in the river, and offering special prayers at the time of sunrise.

Makar Sankranti is an important pan-Indian solar festival, known by different names though observed on the same date, sometimes for multiple dates around the Makar Sankranti. It is also known as Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh and Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 02:51 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 8, 2025