The month of December is almost over, and if you are planning a visit to the bank in the coming days, it’s important to know about upcoming holidays.
Banks will remain closed on certain days for various reasons, so checking the bank holidays in your city before heading out is essential.
Tomorrow, December 18th, Thursday, some banks will remain closed in a few states.
Let’s take a look at where and why banks will be closed.
December 18th Bank Holiday
On December 18th, banks will be closed in Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh.
Residents of these states should avoid visiting banks tomorrow as they will not be operational.
In the rest of the country, banks will remain open and function as usual.
Why Are Banks Closed?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declares bank holidays across different states for special occasions.
In Meghalaya, the closure is due to the death anniversary of U SoSo Tham.
In Chhattisgarh, the holiday is for Guru Ghasidas Jayanti.
It’s important to remember that the RBI publishes a list of bank holidays in advance.
This list tells you which banks will be closed and on what days.
Always check this list before planning a visit to avoid any inconvenience.