According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all government and private banks will remain closed across the country on December 25, 2024 due to the national holiday of Christmas. This holiday will be applicable in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland and other states.
25 December: Banks closed on Christmas
Christmas is a major festival of the Christian community, which is celebrated with full enthusiasm and joy. This day marks the birth of Lord Jesus Christ and is celebrated not only by the Christian community but also by people of all religions as a symbol of love and peace.
Due to this holiday, all government and private banks will remain closed on 25th December. Customers are advised to settle all their important banking matters well in advance.
Online banking services will remain operational
Although bank branches will remain closed, digital banking services, such as:
- net banking
- mobile banking
- ATM services
Will be available the whole day.
Customers are advised to use these digital options for cash withdrawal, transactions or other facilities.
List of Christmas and New Year holidays
The list of bank holidays in December 2024 by RBI is as follows:
| date | Day | Reason | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th December | Wednesday | Christmas | in all states |
| 26th December | Thursday | christmas celebration | in some states |
| 27th December | Friday | christmas celebration | in some states |
| 28th December | Saturday | fourth saturday | all over india |
| 29 December | sunday | weekly holiday | all over india |
| 30th December | monday | Yu Kiang Nangbah | shillong |
| 31st December | Tuesday | New Year’s Eve | in some states |
Main reasons according to RBI
RBI has also clarified the reason for these holidays:
- Christmas: Celebration of the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
- Christmas Celebration: Holidays due to long celebrations in some states.
- Yu Kiang Nangbah: This day is celebrated as a historical festival in Shillong.
- New Year’s Eve: Local holiday in some states on December 31.
advice for customers
- If you have any important work related to the bank, then complete it before 24th December.
- Use digital banking.
- For any emergency, take help of ATM and mobile wallets.
