December 2024 Bank Holidays: Check Out the Full List of Holidays, Long Weekends, and Festive Days

As the year comes to an end, December 2024 will bring festive cheer and practical considerations, especially when planning financial transactions. For those who need to go to the bank, understanding holiday arrangements is crucial, as December includes a variety of national and regional bank holidays as well as weekends.

There are at least 17 holidays on the December calendar, including Saturdays and Sundays, giving employees ample opportunity to enjoy an extended weekend. Important holidays such as Christmas are widely recognized, while regional holidays and observances also result in bank closures.

Furthermore, bank holidays are determined by state-specific traditions and local events, so the schedule varies across India.

Understanding these holidays is crucial for efficient financial planning and ensuring transactions are completed in a timely manner before banks close. For individuals and businesses, checking the full list of December 2024 bank holidays is the first step to avoiding any inconvenience.

Whether you’re arranging bill payments, withdrawing cash or dealing with important financial documents, knowing your bank holiday schedule can make the month smoother and stress-free.

December Bank Holidays 2024: Full list of bank holidays by state

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Holidays/Anniversaries

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December 1

Sunday

Pan India

December 3

Friday

Feast of Saint Francis Xavier

goa

December 8

Sunday

Pan India

December 12

Thursday

Patogan Nengminja Sangma

meghalaya

December 14

Saturday

second saturday

Pan India

December 15

Sunday

Pan India

December 18

Wednesday

U SoSo Tham Death Anniversary

meghalaya

December 19

Thursday

goa liberation day

goa

December 22

Sunday

Pan India

December 24

Tuesday

Christmas Eve

Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya

December 25

Wednesday

Christmas

Pan India

December 26

Thursday

Christmas celebration

Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya

December 27

Friday

Christmas celebration

Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya

December 28

Saturday

fourth saturday

Pan India

December 29

Sunday

Pan India

December 30

on Monday

Wujiang Nanba

meghalaya

December 31

Tuesday

New Year’s Eve/Lossong/Namsoong

Mizoram, Sikkim

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in collaboration with state governments, has compiled a comprehensive list of bank holidays taking into consideration various factors. These include national and regional holidays, religious events, operational needs and cultural celebrations.

The Reserve Bank of India usually communicates these messages through official announcements on its website and by issuing notifications to banks and other financial institutions to ensure smooth operations of the entire banking industry.