Bank Holidays In December 2024: Branches To Remain Shut For THESE Days; Check List Here

As per the RBI guidelines, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month in observance of public holidays

Considering these state-specific holidays, bank customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly

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Banks across India will be closed for several days in December 2024 due to regional and national holidays. These closures will vary by state, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provides a comprehensive list of these dates on its website.

Throughout December, banks will observe holidays for various occasions, including the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma, the Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham, Goa Liberation Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Christmas Celebrations, U Kiang Nangbah, and New Year’s Eve/Lossong/Namsoong. The specific dates for these holidays may differ depending on the region.

In addition, as per the RBI guidelines, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month in observance of public holidays. Customers are encouraged to visit the official RBI website for further details on holiday schedules.

Bank Holidays In December 2024:

• December 3: Banks will be closed in Goa for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, a significant religious observance in the state.
• December 12: Banks will be closed in Meghalaya to observe Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma, a regional holiday celebrated in the state.
• December 18: Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya for the Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham, honouring the prominent figure in the state's history.
• December 19: In Goa, banks will be closed for Goa Liberation Day, a national holiday commemorating the end of Portuguese rule in the region.
• December 24: Banks will be closed in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya for Christmas Eve, the evening before Christmas.
• December 25: Banks will be closed nationwide for Christmas, celebrating India's religious and cultural holiday.
• December 26: In Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya, banks will remain closed for Christmas Celebrations, continuing the festive holiday period.
• December 27: Banks will be closed in Nagaland for Christmas Celebrations, which continue the Christmas festivities.
• December 30: Banks in Meghalaya will be closed for U Kiang Nangbah, a state holiday honouring a local hero.
• December 31: Banks will be closed in Mizoram and Sikkim for New Year's Eve, or Lossong/Namsoong, which marks the celebration of the upcoming new year.

Considering these state-specific holidays, customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly.

Banking Services Accessibility During Holidays

Customers can access various financial services through digital channels such as UPI, IMPS, and net banking, even during bank holidays. These digital platforms allow users to perform essential tasks like requesting chequebooks, making bill payments, recharging mobile phones, transferring money, booking travel, tracking expenses, and cancelling cheques.

Most of these transactions can be easily carried out with a simple login to the bank's official website or mobile app, ensuring uninterrupted access to financial services at all times.