December is just around the corner, and with it, the cold weather will also increase. As a result, there will be School Holidays and holiday in banks throughout the month. For government employees, this could be a time to enjoy some time off.
If you work in a bank, are a student, or are a government employee, it is important to know when the holidays will occur in December. You should be aware that there will be more than half a month of holidays in December.
School Holidays 2024
In November, there were several big festivals like Bhai Dooj and Diwali, which caused a lot of government holidays. If we say that government employees and students enjoyed their holidays throughout November, it wouldn’t be wrong.
However, as November comes to an end, December is just about to begin. Let us inform you that there will be several holidays in December as well. While there aren’t any major festivals in December, there are still many special days when there will be government holidays. This means that schools, colleges, and banks will be closed during this time.
It is important to note that there will be about 13 days of bank holidays in December. These holidays include the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as Sundays.
When Will Banks Be Closed In December 2024
As mentioned earlier, there will be about 13 days when banks will remain closed in December. Here is the list of all the holidays when banks will be closed:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 December | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| 10 December | Tuesday | Human Rights Day |
| 11 December | Wednesday | UNICEF’s Birthday |
| 14 December | Saturday | Second Saturday (Bank closure) |
| 15 December | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| 18 December | Wednesday | Guru Ghasidas Jayanti |
| 19 December | Thursday | Goa Liberation Day |
| 22 December | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| 24 December | Tuesday | Christmas Eve and Shaheedi Diwas |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 29 December | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| 30 December | Monday | Tamlu Losar, Sikkim |
| 31 December | Tuesday | New Year’s Eve |
School Holidays In December 2024
Currently, air pollution is very high, and due to the poor air quality, all schools in Noida were closed until November 23. As a result, schools up to 12th grade are on holiday. However, online classes are continuing to ensure that students do not miss out on their studies.
If the situation remains the same after November, these School holidays may be extended further. As for the holidays in December, all schools, colleges, offices, banks, and branches of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will remain closed on 25 December.
This will be the last school holidays of the year. It is also important to note that December 25 is celebrated as Christmas in many places, and a government holiday is observed on this day.