New Year 2025: What’s Open and Closed?

As the New Year approaches, we delve into the details of what’s open and what’s closed on January 1, 2025. From banks and schools to stock markets and restaurants, here’s an overview for major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

Banks during New Year

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has yet to announce its official holiday list for 2025, but it’s anticipated that January 1 will be recognized as a holiday for New Year in most cases. It is advisable to consult your local bank branch for confirmed holiday schedules.

School Holidays

In New Delhi and the northern states of Punjab and Haryana, schools observe a winter break from January 1-15, 2025. Additionally, schools in Jammu and Kashmir remain closed until February 2025, while Rajasthan sees closures until January 5, 2025.

Stock Market Operations

For those involved in trading, the BSE and NSE have clarified their holiday schedules for 2025, confirming that January 1 will be a regular working day. All trading activities will proceed as normal on the first day of the year.