Bank holiday today, 17 January: Multiple bank holidays were observed in January due to various harvest festivals in different states, while others were the regular weekend offs. Are banks open or closed today? According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, banks will remain closed on January 17 in Tamil Nadu for Uzhavar Thirunal, the Farmers' Festival. Also Read | RBI governor Malhotra urges banks to collaborate to curb rising digital fraudsWhat is Uzhavar Thirunal? Remaining bank holidays in January There were up to 16 bank holidays in January, including weekends, many of which have already been used up.

Source: Mint January 17, 2026 06:11 UTC