Mon Dec 02 03:03:33 UTC 2024: ## Indian Banks to Observe 17 Holiday Days in December 2024

**Mumbai, December 1, 2024** – Indian banks will be closed for a total of 17 days in December 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. This includes weekly offs, national holidays, and regional festivals. The month features five Sundays, resulting in seven weekly holidays for bank employees (all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays). Additional closures are due to Christmas and various state-specific local festivals.

While the RBI has announced 17 holiday days, these will not be uniformly observed across all states due to variations in regional holidays. Banks will be closed on these days, but customers can access digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile apps, and ATMs. Customers are advised to complete their banking transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience.

**December 2024 Bank Holiday List (Partial List – State-specific holidays vary):**

* December 1st (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
* December 3rd (Tuesday): St. Francis Xavier’s Feast (Regional Holiday in some areas)
* December 8th (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
* December 14th (Saturday): Second Saturday
* December 15th (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
* December 19th (Thursday): Goa Liberation Day (Goa only)
* December 22nd (Sunday): Weekly Holiday
* December 25th (Wednesday): Christmas (National Holiday)
* December 28th (Saturday): Fourth Saturday
* December 29th (Sunday): Weekly Holiday

A more comprehensive list detailing all state-specific holidays is available on the RBI website. Note that several other regional holidays are also listed in the original text, and are not included in this abridged list. Customers are advised to check with their individual banks for a complete list of holidays applicable to their specific location.

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