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With the month of December approaching, here we take a look at bank holidays in India, scheduled by the Reserve Bank of India as well as the state government.
In India, both public and private sector banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays along with the Sundays of every month.
Besides, banks will also remain closed on the dates listed below on account of different festivals. However, some holidays will differ across states as per local needs and festivals.
Here is the list of state-wise holidays in December:
December 1 (Monday): On account of State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day, all banks will be closed in Itanagar, Kohima.
December 3 (Wednesday): Banks will be closed in Panaji on the occasion of feast of St Francis Xavier.
December 12 (Friday): To mark the death anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, banks will be closed in Shillong.
December 18 (Thursday): To mark the death anniversary of U SoSo Tham, banks will be closed in Shillong.
December 19 (Friday): Banks will be closed in Panaji on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day.
December 20 (Saturday) and December 22 (Monday): Banks will be closed in Gangtok to celebrate Losoong / Namsoong.
December 24 (Wednesday): Banks will be closed in Aizawl, Kohima and Shillong on Christmas Eve.
December 25 (Thursday): All regional offices will be closed Christmas.
December 26 (Friday): On occasion of Christmas celebration, banks will be closed in Aizawl, Kohima and Shillong.
December 27 (Saturday): Banks in Kohima will be closed for Christmas.
December 30 (Tuesday): To mark death anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah, banks will be closed in Shillong.
December 31 (Wednesday): On New Year's Eve/Imoinu Iratpa, banks will be closed in Aizawl and Imphal.