Indian public and private banks will be closed on 16 days including the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays in December 2024, owing to festivals.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks remain closed on all public holidays but there are some holidays that are regional, i.e. restricted to certain states only. Regional holidays are decided by respective state governments.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Dec-24 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 3-Dec-24 | Tuesday | Feast of St. Francis Xavier (Panaji) |
| 8-Dec-24 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 12-Dec-24 | Thursday | Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma (Shillong) |
| 14-Dec-24 | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 15-Dec-24 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 18-Dec-24 | Wednesday | Death anniversary of U Soso Tham (Shillong) |
| 19-Dec-24 | Thursday | Goa Liberation Day (Panaji) |
| 22-Dec-24 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 25-Dec-24 | Wednesday | Christmas (Nationwide) |
| 26-Dec-24 | Thursday | Christmas Celebration (Aizawl, Shillong) |
| 28-Dec-24 | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 29-Dec-24 | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 30-Dec-24 | Monday | Yu Kiang Nangbah (Shillong) |
| 31-Dec-24 | Tuesday | New Year’s Eve (Mizoram) |
Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to gather the most accurate information about the Bank Holiday dates for the month of December 2024. However, readers are advised to verify with their local branches to corroborate the same.
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