Bank holiday Christmas: Will banks remain shut today & tomorrow? – check state-wise list

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With Christmas around the corner, 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 Eve 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. While Christmas is observed across the country, Christmas Eve is recognised as a bank holiday only in select states. As a result, banks may remain open in some regions and closed in others on December 24.Today, banks are closed only in Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya on account of Christmas Eve. In the rest of the country, banks function as usual. On December 25, banks are closed across India to mark Christmas.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 24: State-wise list

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.