Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Banks Closed in India on December 18
Today, December 18, 2024, banks in India are closed in Shillong, Meghalaya, to honor the 84th death anniversary of U Soso Tham, a famous Khasi poet.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed this as an official holiday.
While banks in Shillong are closed, other cities will have their banks open.
People can still use online banking, ATMs, and other digital services for their banking needs.
There are 18 official bank holidays in December 2025, including the usual second Saturday and Sunday of each month.
The Negotiable Instruments Act governs these holidays.
So, if you're in Shillong, plan your banking activities accordingly, and use online services if needed.
Banks in Shillong, Meghalaya, are closed on December 18, 2024, to observe the death anniversary of U Soso Tham.
The closure is as per the Reserve Bank of India's 2025 holiday calendar.
Banks in other cities remain open, and essential financial services are available through digital platforms.
There are 18 official bank holidays scheduled for December 2025, including mandatory weekly offs on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month.
The Negotiable Instruments Act governs Indian bank holidays, which include both RTGS holidays and other regional and national holidays.
- Who
- Banks in India, particularly in Shillong (Meghalaya)
- What
- Closure of bank branches
- When
- December 18, 2024
- Where
- Shillong (Meghalaya), India
- Why
- Observance of the death anniversary of U Soso Tham, a legendary Khasi poet laureate
- Date
- December 18, 2024
- Reason for Closure
- Death anniversary of U Soso Tham
- Affected City
- Shillong (Meghalaya)
- Total Bank Holidays in December 2025
- 18
- Available Services
- Online banking, NEFT, RTGS, ATMs, card transactions
- Legislation
- Negotiable Instruments Act
