As we celebrate Christmas Eve today, the festive season has officially begun with streets brightened up with fancy lights, homes decorated with Christmas trees, and the sweet smell of plum cake filling up the air. Christmas celebrated annually on December 25 commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and holds great significance across the country, especially in the Goa and Northeastern region of India. In the observance of Christmas, banks across the country will remain shut for five days. However, some states will have partial operations on certain days.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued an official statement regarding the holidays. Individuals are advised to stay updated to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
Full List of Christmas Bank Holidays 2024
- December 24 (Tuesday): Banks will remain closed in Kohima, Aizawl on Christmas Eve.
- December 25 (Wednesday): Banks will be shut in all states due to the Christmas National Holiday.
- December 26 (Thursday): Banks will remain closed in some states.
- December 27 (Friday): Banks will remain closed in some states.
- December 28 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
- December 29 (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
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Online Banking Services
Although physical bank branches will be closed, individuals can still access vital banking services online or through mobile apps. Essential services like money transfers, balance checks, and bill payments will remain available. However, please note that cheque clearances and other manual processes may experience temporary delays.
ATM Services and Cash Availability
ATMs will remain operational on December 25, 2024, providing convenient access to cash during the holiday. To minimise potential delays or disruptions due to high demand or technical glitches, customers are recommended to withdraw cash in advance.
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Plan for a stress-free holiday season! Complete any essential banking tasks, such as cash deposits, cheque submissions, or other branch transactions, by December 24, 2024. Doing so will save you time and avoid last-minute hassles during the holiday break.
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