Bank Holidays in Punjab during January

All the banks in Punjab will remain closed on the above-mentioned days. The banks will not perform the usual functioning on these days. All the banks including HDFC Bank, SBI Bank, Union Bank of India and IndusInd Bank will remain closed on the bank holidays.

Republic Day: It is a national festival. January 26 was chosen to celebrate Republic Day because in 1930 on this day the Indian National Congress declared Purna Swaraj from the British Regime in India. The governor of the state will unfurl the national flag and this will be followed by a brief speech from the dignitaries and children from various schools will exhibit various cultural programmes displaying the culture and tradition of the country. Gallantry awards will be handed over to brave hearts including policemen, civilians and children who exhibit their extraordinary skills during tough situations.

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti commemorates the significant day when Sikhs rejoice in the birthday of their 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. This celebration typically occurs in either January or December. In the year 2024, Guru Gobind Singh's birthday will be observed on Wednesday, January 17th.
Republic Day, a significant national event, marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. On these days, banks such as Axis Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, City Union Bank, and Indian Bank will remain closed.