17 Days Without Banking? Check the December Bank Holiday Schedule Now!

Bank Holidays in December 2024: The upcoming month brings 17 bank holidays, including weekends and regional festivals. If you have important banking tasks, it’s time to plan ahead to avoid inconvenience.

Why So Many Holidays?

The month of December includes 5 Sundays, making it a unique month with 7 weekly offs (including second and fourth Saturdays). Additionally, national holidays like Christmas and region-specific celebrations will keep banks closed across various states. However, digital banking services such as ATMs, mobile banking, and internet banking will remain operational.

Complete List of Bank Holidays in December 2024:

1. December 1 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
2. December 3 (Tuesday): Feast of St. Francis Xavier (Regional holiday)
3. December 8 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
4. December 12 (Thursday): Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma (Banks closed in Shillong)
5. December 14 (Saturday): Second Saturday
6. December 15 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
7. December 18 (Wednesday): Death anniversary of U Soso Tham (Banks closed in Shillong)
8. December 19 (Thursday): Goa Liberation Day (Banks closed in Goa)
9. December 22 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
10. December 24 (Tuesday): Christmas Eve (Banks closed in Kohima and Aizawl)
11. December 25 (Wednesday): National Holiday for Christmas (Banks closed nationwide)
12. December 26 (Thursday): Post-Christmas celebrations (Banks closed in certain states)
13. December 27 (Friday): Post-Christmas celebrations (Banks closed in certain states)
14. December 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
15. December 29 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
16. December 30 (Monday): U Kiang Nangbah (Banks closed in Shillong)
17. December 31 (Tuesday): New Year’s Eve (Local holiday in some states)

Key Takeaways:

1. Not All States Affected Equally: The 17 holidays are spread across different states based on local events.
2. Plan Banking Needs in Advance: Ensure you complete necessary bank work before holidays to avoid disruption.
3. Leverage Digital Banking: Even when branches are closed, online services remain accessible for most transactions.

Prepare for a festive yet bank-closed December, and make sure you’re not caught off-guard!