Bank Holidays in December 2023: During the month of December, banks are scheduled to remain closed for a total of 18 days due to both national and regional holidays.
As we say goodbye to November and winter sets in, the month of December promises festivity, lights, and celebration. The last month of the year will be full of revelry as everyone gears up to welcome the new year . The festival of Christmas will see the whole country immersed in festivities. Certain regions like Itanagar and Kohima will observe bank holidays for state inauguration day. Other holidays during the month will include all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. So if you have any official work planned on your list before the year ends, do check out the full holiday list below to avoid any inconvenience.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Regions |
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December 1, 2023 |
Friday | State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith day | Itanagar and Kohima |
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December 3, 2023 |
Sunday |
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India |
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December 4, 2023 |
Monday | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | Panaji |
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December 9, 2023 |
Saturday | Second Saturday | All Over India |
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December 10, 2023 |
Sunday |
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India |
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December 12, 2023 |
Tuesday | Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma | Shillong |
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December 13, 2023 |
Wednesday | Losoong/Namsoong | Gangtok |
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December 14, 2023 |
Thursday | Losoong/Namsoong | Gangtok |
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December 17, 2023 |
Sunday |
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India |
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December 18, 2023 |
Monday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | Shillong |
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December 19, 2023 |
Tuesday | Goa Liberation Day | Panaji |
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December 23, 2023 |
Saturday | Fourth Saturday | All Over India |
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December 24, 2023 |
Sunday |
Weekend Holiday |
All Over India |
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December 25, 2023 |
Monday | Christmas | All Over India |
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December 26, 2023 |
Tuesday | Christmas Celebration | Aizawl, Kohima, and Shillong |
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December 27, 2023 |
Wednesday | Christmas | Kohima |
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December 30, 2023 |
Saturday | U Kiang Nangbah | Shillong |
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December 31, 2023 |
Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Over India |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), publishes the annual bank holiday calendar for the whole year. These holidays don’t affect digital banking services such as mobile banking, UPI, and internet banking.
Typically, bank holidays in India include mandatory holidays given by the banking sector, in addition to other holidays recognised by states for festivals and special occasions.