Saturday Bank Holiday: Will banks be open on December 28?

For those planning a visit to the bank on Saturday, December 28, 2024, it's important to note that banks across India will be closed on this day. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks observe a holiday on all second and fourth Saturdays, making December 28 a non-working day.

However, banking services are not entirely out of reach. Thanks to advancements in digital banking, customers can still carry out various transactions using net banking and mobile banking services. From transferring funds to checking account balances, most essential banking tasks can now be completed seamlessly, even on holidays.

Traditionally, banking involved visiting branches for transactions and relying on paper statements for account updates. With the rise of digital banking, customers now have the option to go paperless and receive transaction details via email, enabling greater convenience and efficiency.

Bank Holidays in December

In addition to the fourth Saturday bank holiday on December 28, here are some other notable holidays:

• December 30, Monday: Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya to honour U Kiang Nangbah.
• December 31, Tuesday: Banks will be closed in Mizoram and Sikkim for New Year’s Eve/Lossong/Namsoong celebrations.