Bank Holidays in December: During December, banks will be closed for over half of the days. Indeed, banks will shut down because of nationwide and regional holidays throughout various regions of the country. As per the RBI bank holiday schedule, a sum of 17 bank holidays will be observed in different states across the nation. During December, Goa Liberation Day and Christmas festivities will occur in the nation. The month will have 4 Sundays, and banks will be shut on the second and fourth Saturdays as well.
Also, we will provide you with information on which state in the country will be observing bank holidays on specific dates and for what purposes. During December, banks will observe closures in various states to commemorate St. Francis Xavier, Pa-Togun Nengminja Sangma, Yu Sosso Tham’s death anniversary, Goa Liberation Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Christmas festivities, Yu Kiang Nangbah, and New Year’s Eve. As per the information on the RBI website, all banks, whether scheduled or non-scheduled, will remain shut on the second and fourth Saturdays in the country.
In December, the bank will be closed for 5 Sundays. There are going to be two Saturdays off. In this manner, bank employees will now have the opportunity to enjoy 7 days off per week instead of 6. Simultaneously, there will be ten holidays designated for celebration or other occasions.
Different states have determined holidays based on various criteria
The banks will be closed on Sundays on December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. December 14 and 28 will fall on Saturdays and also be days off. Different states have determined holidays based on various criteria. The RBI has declared bank closures until the end of the day. Bank employees will have ample time during the holidays this month to freely explore their surroundings. Employees will need to visit the bank briefly.
List of Bank Holidays in December:
December 3 : Commemoration of St. Francis Xavier
December 10 marks the observance of Human Rights Day.
December 11 is the day UNICEF was established.
December 18: Celebration of Guru Ghasidas’ Birthday
December 19: Commemoration of Goa’s Independence
December 24: As the day of martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
December 25th: The day of Christmas
December 26 is celebrated as Boxing Day and Kwanzaa.
December 30 is known as Tamu Losar.
December 31st: The night before New Year’s Day.