Bank Holidays List December 2024: Banks To Be Closed For A Total Of 17 Days This Month

In December 2024, banks across India will shut for 17 days, with specific dates varying by state. Despite closures, ATMs and online services will remain available.

In December 2024, banks across India will observe several holidays, totalling 17 days of closure. However, these closures won't be uniform nationwide. The Reserve Bank of India provides a holiday calendar to help customers plan their banking activities. Despite the closures, services like ATMs, online banking, and UPI will remain operational.

Banks will close on December 1st and 8th for weekend holidays applicable throughout India. On December 3rd, only banks in Goa will shut for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Meghalaya banks will be closed on December 12th for Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma.

State-Specific Bank Holidays

On December 18th, Meghalaya banks will close to mark the death anniversary of U SoSo Tham. Goa observes a holiday on December 19th for Goa Liberation Day. Christmas Eve on December 24th sees bank closures in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya.

December 25th is a nationwide holiday for Christmas. Following this, on December 26th and 27th, banks in Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya will remain closed for extended Christmas celebrations.

Weekend and Year-End Closures

The second Saturday on December 14th and the fourth Saturday on December 28th are holidays across India. Additionally, all banks will be closed on Sundays: December 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

Meghalaya observes another closure on December 30th for U Kiang Nangbah's occasion. Finally, banks in Mizoram and Sikkim will close on December 31st for New Year's Eve or Namsoong/Lossong celebrations.

This comprehensive list ensures that individuals can plan their financial transactions accordingly during the festive season while relying on uninterrupted digital banking services.