Bank Holidays in December 2021: Banks to be closed for 6 days in Telangana
Bank Holidays(Representational image)
In December 2021, all the banks will remain closed for six days, i.e., the holiday list includes four Sundays, the second Saturday and Christmas that is falling on fourth Saturday. Only gazetted holidays are observed by banks all across the country.
December 2021
• December 5 – Sunday
• December 11 – Second Saturday
• December 12 – Sunday
• December 19 – Sunday
• December 25 – Fourth Saturday – Christmas
• December 26 – Sunday
*This holiday list is subject to change
Guidance for Customers
Please note that the central government holidays apply to all banks, the public and the private sector. Though the holiday dates may vary from one bank to another and there may also be other state-wise bank holidays.
When it comes to state holidays, customers are advised to visit their respective bank branches and find out the exact dates. Please note that banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
There are three types of holidays mentioned in the RBI list – Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, and Banks Closing of Accounts. However, ATMs, mobile banking will be available during these holidays as well.