Days banks are closed in Karnataka in December 2026
| Date | Day | Why banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
| 12 Dec | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 13 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
| 20 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas |
| 26 Dec | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
Highlighted rows are holidays on RBI's list; holiday names are as RBI publishes them.
Working days and long weekends
Banks in Karnataka are open on 24 days in December 2026. Plan around this stretch of three or more closed days in a row:
- 25 Dec to 27 Dec (3 days): Christmas
Cheques deposited just before a closed day clear on the next working day. EMIs and SIPs due on a closed day are usually debited on the next working day. UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, ATMs and net banking work every day.
See every holiday of the year in the Karnataka bank holidays 2026 list, or all states in bank holidays in December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are banks closed in Karnataka in December 2026?
7 days: 6 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec. One is a holiday on RBI's list; the rest are Sundays and bank Saturdays.
Is 25 December 2026 a bank holiday in Karnataka?
Yes: banks are closed for Christmas on Friday, 25 December 2026.
Which Saturdays are banks closed in December 2026?
The second and fourth Saturdays: 12 Dec and 26 Dec. Banks are open on the other Saturdays unless a holiday falls on them.
Do UPI, NEFT and RTGS work on bank holidays?
Yes. UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS run 24×7, including on bank holidays, Sundays and bank Saturdays, as do ATMs and net banking. Cheque clearing and branch services wait for the next working day.
Sources
Last checked on 19 September 2026. Holidays can be added or moved at short notice, for example for elections; confirm with your branch before an important visit.