As December approaches, it’s essential to know when banks will be closed so you can plan your banking tasks in advance. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a list of bank holidays every month, and December 2024 is no exception. While there may not be any major national festivals this month, several special observances and state-specific holidays mean that banks will be closed for a total of 17 days in December. This includes the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as Sundays, along with various public holidays.
It’s also important to note that the bank holidays mentioned below may vary across different states due to regional festivals or local observances. Therefore, it’s advisable to check the specific dates for your region.
List of Bank Holidays in December 2024
- Sunday, December 1 – World AIDS Day: A bank holiday across the country.
- Tuesday, December 3 – St. Francis Xavier Day: A bank holiday in Goa.
- Sunday, December 8 – Holiday weekend: Banks will be closed.
- Tuesday, December 10 – Human Rights Day: A national holiday, so banks will be closed across India.
- Wednesday, December 11 – UNICEF Birthday: A nationwide bank holiday.
- Saturday, December 14 – Second Saturday: Banks will be closed as part of the regular monthly holiday schedule.
- Sunday, December 15 – General Holiday: Banks closed across the country.
- Wednesday, December 18 – Guru Ghasidas Jayanti: A holiday in Chandigarh, so banks will be closed there.
- Thursday, December 19 – Goa Liberation Day: Banks will be closed in Goa.
- Sunday, December 22 – Weekly holiday: Banks across the country will be closed.
- Tuesday, December 24 – Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day (Christmas Eve): A holiday in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Punjab, and Chandigarh.
- Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day: All banks will be closed.
- Thursday, December 26 – Boxing Day / Kwanzaa: A bank holiday nationwide.
- Saturday, December 28 – Fourth Saturday: Banks will be closed as part of the regular monthly schedule.
- Sunday, December 29 – Weekly holiday: A standard weekly closure for all banks.
- Monday, December 30 – Tamu Losar: A bank holiday in the state of Sikkim.
- Tuesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve: Banks will be closed in Mizoram.
Planning Your Banking Activities
With 17 days of bank closures in December, it’s important to plan your banking activities in advance. Whether you’re preparing for year-end transactions, setting up payments, or simply needing assistance from your local branch, knowing the exact dates of holidays will help you avoid delays.
Remember that some holidays are specific to states, so the dates listed here may not apply to your region. For example, while Christmas is a national holiday, Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day and Goa Liberation Day are observed only in specific states.
Conclusion
While December may not be as packed with festivals as other months, the numerous bank holidays provide ample time for rest and reflection as the year winds down. Keep this list handy, so you’re not caught off guard by a closed bank during this busy time of year.
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