The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced 17 bank holidays for December 2024. These include regular weekly holidays, the second
and fourth Saturdays, and state-specific holidays for various festivals. The complete holiday list is available on the RBI’s official website.
Weekly Holidays and Festival-Specific Closures
In December, banks will remain closed on five Sundays and two Saturdays, giving a total of seven weekly holidays.
Apart from these, banks will close for Christmas and New Year’s Eve in several states.
Specific holidays in some states include St. Francis Xavier’s Feast, Goa Liberation Day, and more.
Detailed List of December 2024 Bank Holidays
1 December (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide.
3 December (Friday): St. Francis Xavier’s Feast – Goa.
8 December (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide.
12 December (Tuesday): Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma – Meghalaya.
14 December (Saturday): Second Saturday – Banks closed nationwide.
15 December (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide.
18 December (Wednesday): U Soso Tham’s death anniversary – Meghalaya.
19 December (Thursday): Goa Liberation Day – Goa.
22 December (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide.
24 December (Thursday): Christmas Eve – Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya.
25 December (Wednesday): Christmas – Banks closed nationwide.
26 December (Thursday): Post-Christmas celebrations – Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya.
27 December (Friday): Christmas celebrations – Nagaland.
28 December (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – Banks closed nationwide.
29 December (Sunday): Banks closed nationwide.
30 December (Monday): U Kiang Nangbah – Meghalaya.
31 December (Tuesday): New Year’s Eve/Losong/Namsong – Mizoram, Sikkim.
Managing Banking Needs During Holidays
Even when banks are closed, customers can easily manage their finances using digital banking options.
Services like UPI, IMPS, net banking, and ATMs remain operational 24/7. You can make payments, withdraw cash, and check account details anytime.
For help, contact your bank’s helpline or check their website. The RBI’s official holiday list can be accessed at RBI Website.
