Christmas 2024 Bank Holiday:
Banks across the country will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s list of holidays. In some states, the holiday period will extend beyond December 25 due to extended Christmas celebrations.
Nagaland will observe a four-day bank holiday, with banks closed from December 24 to December 27. Similarly, Mizoram and Meghalaya will have a three-day bank holiday, with closures from December 24 to December 26.
December 24: Aizawl (Mizoram), Kohima (Nagaland) and Shillong (Meghalaya). December 24 is a bank holiday in these states because of Christmas Eve.
December 25: Banks across India will remain shut for Christmas celebrations
December 26: Banks are closed in Aizawl (Mizoram), Kohima (Nagaland) and Shillong (Meghalaya) on account of Christmas celebrations in these states.
December 27: Due to Christmas celebrations, Kohima (Nagaland) banks are closed.
On the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays, the banks are closed. Following the RBI holidays list, the extra holidays are observed.
ATMs and online banking services will continue operating on holidays—however, persons who intend to visit the banks for formal business need to make appropriate plans.
Every year, on December 25, people celebrate Christmas, which honours the birth of Jesus Christ. On one of the holiest days in Christianity, people meet with friends and relatives. They adorn their homes with lights, hang wreaths, and put up Christmas trees.
On Christmas Eve, which falls on December 24, people go to midnight service at the church. In addition, many sing carols, bake cookies, and exchange gifts to commemorate the day. A festive soundtrack that includes the best Christmas carols establishes the ambience of the holiday season
December 30: Banks in Shillong (Meghalaya) will be closed to commemorate the death anniversary of freedom fighter U Kiang Nangbah.
December 31: Banks will be closed in Aizawl (Mizoram), and Gangtok (Sikkim) because of New Year’s Eve/Lossong/Namsoong.
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