Financial institution holidays in December 2023: State-wise banking holidays for December – verify full checklist – Occasions of India

Bank Holidays December 2023: According to the Reserve Bank of India (reserve Bank of India) Holiday Calendar for December 2023, certain days will be closed banking activities, It is important to note that some of these bank holidays are specific to certain states. Overall, banks will remain closed for a period of 18 days during the month. However, Online Banking Services Will remain accessible.
Under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881, these bank holidays are classified into four different types, namely, real-time gross settlement holidays, holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and bank account closing holidays.
Bank Holidays December 2023 Full List:
The specific days on which banks will remain closed include:
1. State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day (December 1, Friday): Banks will remain closed in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
2. Feast of St. Francis Xavier (December 4, Monday): Banks will remain closed in Goa.
3. Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma (December 12, Tuesday): Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya.
4. Losung/Namsung (December 13, Wednesday): Banks will remain closed in Sikkim.
5. Losung/Namsung (14 December, Thursday): Banks will remain closed in Sikkim.
6. Death anniversary of U Soso Tham (December 18, Monday): Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya.
7. Goa Liberation Day (December 19, Tuesday): Banks will remain closed in Goa.
8, Christmas (25 December, Monday): Banks will remain closed across the country.
9. Christmas Celebration (December 26, Tuesday): Banks will remain closed in Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
10. Christmas (December 27, Wednesday): Banks will remain closed in Arunachal Pradesh.
11. U Kiang Nangbah (30 December, Saturday): Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya.

This holiday program is as per RBI guidelines and will impact banking services across the country. However, as mentioned above, online banking facilities will remain operational during these holidays. It would be better if you take a look at the list of holidays for the month so that you can plan your visit to the bank accordingly.