The declaration was made via a circular dated December 4, 2024, published by the General Administration Department, which confirmed that all state and semi-government offices in Mumbai and suburban districts would remain closed.
Is it a bank holiday on December 6, 2024 i.e. Friday?
The news has sparked interest among bank customers, wondering if it’s a bank holiday on Friday i.e., December 6, 2024. About a holiday on Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the Reserve Bank of India is yet to formally announce it. The RBI holiday calendar states that banks will be open on December 6 and that regular banking will proceed as usual.
On December 6, government and semi-government offices in Mumbai will have a local holiday on account of Mahaparinirvan Diwas. However, unless otherwise announced, bank operations are likely to continue as usual.
Is it a bank holiday on December 6, 2024, in Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh?
The governments of Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have declared December 6, 2024, a public holiday to honor Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day. It was originally scheduled for November 24, 2024. The holiday has been moved to December 6, 2024, according to official announcements from the Chandigarh and Punjab governments. However, there is no official announcement by the RBI regarding banks being closed tomorrow in Punjab.
When are banks closed in December?
In December, banks will be closed on one day on Christmas, i.e., December 25, 2024.Here is the RBI bank holiday calendar as per their website: