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Bank Holidays in December 2024: With Saturday and Sunday being consecutive holidays, ATMs may get busier than usual, so it is a good idea to withdraw cash in advance
December Bank Holidays 2024 List: Banks across the country will be closed on December 25 for Christmas, and on fourth Saturday, and Sunday on December 28 and 29. (Reuters)
If you are planning to visit the bank in December, make sure to plan ahead as banks will be closed for three days this week in several states. The stock market will also be closed during this time.
With Saturday and Sunday being consecutive holidays, ATMs may get busier than usual, so it is a good idea to withdraw cash in advance.
Banks across the country will be closed on December 25 for Christmas, and on fourth Saturday, and Sunday (December 28 and 29). Some states have also declared local holidays. Here is a complete list of the bank holidays for this week:
List of December Bank Holidays 2024
- December 24 (Tuesday): Banks will remain closed in Kohima and Aizawl for Christmas Eve
- December 25 (Wednesday): Banks will remain closed nationwide for Christmas (a national holiday)
- December 26 (Thursday): Banks will remain closed in some states for the Christmas festival
- December 27 (Friday): Banks will remain closed in some states for the Christmas festival
- December 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday (weekly holiday)
- December 29 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
- December 30 (Monday): Banks will remain closed in Shillong for U Kiang Nangbah Day
- December 31 (Tuesday): New Year’s Eve (banks will remain closed in some states due to local holidays)
While banks will be closed, you can still manage several tasks through online banking. Activities such as money transfers, bill payments, mobile recharges, and investments can be easily completed using banking apps. However, platforms like Google Pay and PhonePe may experience occasional server issues during holidays, so it is a good idea to keep some cash handy for emergencies.
If you have important tasks like cheque deposits, KYC updates, or other banking formalities, plan them in advance, keeping the holiday schedule in mind.
