Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open or Closed on December 28, 2024?

Banks follow a specific schedule for holidays, determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to the guidelines, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, along with Sundays. On the other hand, they remain operational on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays.

Is December 28, 2024, a Bank Holiday?

As December 28, 2024, falls on the fourth Saturday, all banks across the country will remain closed today.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in December 2024

With only four days remaining in December 2024, here are the upcoming bank holidays:

December 29 (Sunday): Banks will be closed nationwide.

December 30 (Monday): Banks in Shillong, Meghalaya, will remain closed to honor the death anniversary of freedom fighter U Kiang Nangbah.

December 31 (Tuesday): Banks will be closed in Aizawl (Mizoram) and Gangtok (Sikkim) for New Year’s Eve and regional festivals like Lossong and Namsoong.

City/State 30 (U Kiang Nangbah) 31 (New Year’s Eve/Lossong/Namsoong)

Shillong ✔️

Aizawl ✔️

Gangtok ✔️

Note: For other regions, banks will remain open unless otherwise specified.

Banking Services on Holidays

While physical branches will be closed, customers can still access digital banking services, including mobile banking, net banking, UPI, and ATMs. Essential services like starting a fixed or recurring deposit can also be done digitally.

For any specific queries or doubts, it’s always advisable to contact your nearest bank branch.