Bank Holiday List for 22-28 December: 6 Days Off
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
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Banks in Shillong are closed today, December 18, 2025, for U SoSo Tham's death anniversary. Check city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district has declared holidays for classes up to 8th due to severe fog. Check the official order, closure dates, and when classes will resume.
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Banks will be closed for four days next week from 8-14 Dec 2025, but only in specific states. Check the full list of holidays for SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI and online banking options.
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Banks in Panaji, Goa, are closed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Check the city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade declares holiday for city schools and colleges on Wednesday. Tiruvallur district schools also closed due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
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The Karnataka government has released the official public holiday list for 2026, featuring 20 days off for Bengaluru, Mysuru, and other regions. Plan your year ahead with the full calendar details here.
Most Indian schools open normally on Dec 2. Goa declares holiday for Feast of St Francis Xavier. Tamil Nadu, Andhra on Yellow Alert; Pune rural areas may close for polls. Details inside.
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
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Banks remain operational across India on November 29, 2025, being the fifth Saturday. Check regional exceptions in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Plan your banking activities accordingly.
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Planning your Thanksgiving coffee run? Both Dunkin' and Starbucks will be open on November 27, 2025, but with modified hours. Check our guide before you head out for your holiday caffeine fix.
US stock markets remain closed on Thanksgiving, November 27, 2025, after four-day rally. Trading resumes Friday with shorter hours. Know key details for Indian investors.
US stock markets will remain closed on Thanksgiving, November 27, 2025, with shortened trading on Black Friday. Plan your investments accordingly with complete holiday schedule.
Cyclone Senyar forces Tamil Nadu school closures on November 27. Chennai, Kanchipuram districts affected. Stay updated on weather alerts and safety measures.
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Cyclone Senyar prompts Tamil Nadu government to declare school holiday on November 26, 2024. Chennai schools remain closed as precautionary measure against severe weather conditions.
Banking services remain operational across India on November 25 as RBI hasn't declared holiday for Guru Tegh Bahadur Shahid Diwas. Check complete details and December holiday schedule.
Delhi announces a public holiday on November 25 for Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th Shaheedi Diwas. Find out what's open and closed in the capital. Join the commemoration at Red Fort.
Haryana government announces restricted holiday on November 25 to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Offices to remain open with special arrangements.