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Bank Holiday: Planning a Bank Visit? Check This Before You Step Out!

Siddhi Jain | December 14, 2024 12:15 PM CST

Are you planning a trip to the bank this Saturday, December 14, 2024? You might want to hold off! Banks will remain closed on this day as it is the second Saturday of the month, a routine bank holiday as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.

Bank Holiday Rules

According to RBI's schedule:

Banks are closed on second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
If there are five Saturdays, banks operate on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays unless specified otherwise.

Stay Updated with Bank Holidays

RBI publishes a yearly list of bank holidays categorized by national and regional observances. It’s crucial for customers to plan their visits around these dates to avoid inconvenience.

December 2024 Bank Holiday Highlights

Here’s a quick look at the remaining bank holidays this month:

December 14 (Saturday): Second Saturday
December 15 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
December 18 (Wednesday): Closed in Shillong (Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham)
December 19 (Thursday): Closed in Goa (Goa Liberation Day)
December 22 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
December 24 (Tuesday): Closed in Kohima, Aizawl (Christmas Eve)
December 25 (Wednesday): Nationwide holiday (Christmas)
December 26 & 27: Closed in some states (Christmas celebrations)
December 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
December 29 (Sunday): Weekly holiday
December 30 (Monday): Closed in Shillong (U Kiang Nangbah)
December 31 (Tuesday): Local holiday in some states (New Year’s Eve)

What Should You Do?

If you have urgent banking tasks, plan your visit before or after these dates. For better convenience, consider using digital banking services to manage your transactions anytime.

Stay ahead of holiday schedules and avoid unnecessary delays!