Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 26th December due to Christmas celebrations? Check RBI calendar

Group 1 - Banks in several parts of India, including major banks like State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, are closed today, December 26, due to Christmas celebrations as decided by the Reserve Bank of India [1][2] - In states like Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, banks are closed for at least three days for Christmas, with Nagaland observing a six-day closure starting December 23 [2] - There are a total of 14 bank holidays in December, in addition to weekends, with banks following regional and national holidays according to the RBI bank holiday calendar [3] Group 2 - On national holidays such as Christmas, all banks across India remain shut [4] - ATM services and online banking options like NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS are available 24/7 during bank holidays for cash withdrawals and money transfers [5] - Upcoming bank holidays include closures on December 27 for the fourth Saturday, December 28 for Sunday, and specific closures in Meghalaya and Manipur for local observances [6]