As the year draws to a close, and Christmas festivites in the air, many customers remain confused about bank operations as online messages and local notices give mixed signals.
People planning cash withdrawals, cheque deposits or branch visits are often unsure whether Christmas is a working day or a bank holiday. To avoid last-minute inconvenience, it is important to understand how bank holidays work during the festive season.
In India, bank holidays are not uniform nationwide and vary by state and occasion. However as Christmas is observed across the country, banks remain closed nationwide.
December also sees several other state-specific bank holidays linked to regional festivals, elections, commemorative days and religious observances.
Customers are advised to check state-wise holiday lists before visiting branches, particularly in northeastern and coastal states where additional holidays apply. Even when branches are shut, digital banking services such as UPI, mobile banking, internet banking and ATMs continue to remain operational.
Bank holidays from December 25: State-wise list
| Date | Occasion | States where banks are closed |
|---|
| December 25 | Christmas | All states (nationwide) |
| December 26 | Christmas Celebration | Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya |
| December 27 | Christmas | Nagaland |
| December 30 | Death anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah | Meghalaya |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve / Imoinu Iratpa | Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya |
Customers planning in-branch banking transactions during the festive period are advised to complete essential work in advance to avoid disruption due to state-specific bank closures.
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