As the year draws to a close, several bank holidays are scheduled across different states in India. While December 25 is a nationwide bank holiday for Christmas, December 24 is also observed as a holiday in select states. Here’s the detailed list of bank holidays for December 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Bank Holiday Details: December 2024
December 24: Christmas Eve
- Holiday States:
- Aizawl (Mizoram)
- Kohima (Nagaland)
- Shillong (Meghalaya)
December 25: Christmas
- Nationwide Holiday: Banks will remain closed in all states and union territories on account of Christmas.
December 26: Christmas Celebrations
- Holiday States:
- Aizawl (Mizoram)
- Kohima (Nagaland)
- Shillong (Meghalaya)
December 27: Christmas Celebrations
- Holiday State:
- Kohima (Nagaland)
December 30: Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah
- Holiday State:
- Shillong (Meghalaya)
December 31: New Year’s Eve/Lossong/Namsoong
- Holiday States:
- Aizawl (Mizoram)
- Gangtok (Sikkim)
Fourth Saturday: December 28
- Nationwide closure as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
Key Data
| Date | Occasion | States/UTs Observing Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong |
| December 25 | Christmas | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Christmas Celebrations | Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong |
| December 27 | Christmas Celebrations | Kohima |
| December 30 | U Kiang Nangbah’s Death Anniversary | Shillong |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve/Lossong/Namsoong | Aizawl, Gangtok |
Conclusion
With multiple holidays scheduled in December 2024, it’s advisable to plan your banking activities accordingly. While some states observe additional holidays around Christmas and New Year’s Eve, banks across India will remain closed on December 25 and the fourth Saturday, December 28.
Disclaimer
This information is based on RBI’s bank holiday schedule and is subject to change. Verify with your local bank branch for state-specific holidays.
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