Christmas 2023 bank holidays: This year, Christmas coincides with Monday, leading to the closure of banks nationwide. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, bank branches in various regions of the country will remain closed for up to five days during Christmas, which includes weekends.
December 25, which is Christmas, is on a Monday.Preceding this, December 23 marks the fourth Saturday, and December 24 is a Sunday; hence, resulting in a continuous three-day holiday in some states. Additionally, Christmas festivities extend in Kohima till December 26 and December 27, resulting in a five-day closure for banks.
Christmas state-wise bank holiday list

Bank holidays in December 2023
As per the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881, bank holidays are categorised into four segments: Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, Holidays Under Negotiable Instruments Act, and Banks’ Closing of Accounts Holiday.
On State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day, Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma, Losoong/Namsoong, Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham, Goa Liberation Day, Christmas, and U Kiang Nangbah, banks will remain closed.

Online banking services will remain accessible
Throughout this period, online banking services will be accessible. Most tasks can be accomplished through mobile/internet banking. However, for any paperwork, it is advisable to plan accordingly by considering the holiday schedule.
Bank holidays list

December 2023 bank holiday description

Table source: RBI website