Days banks are closed in Meghalaya in December 2026
| Date | Day | Why banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
| 12 Dec | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma · Second Saturday |
| 13 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
| 18 Dec | Friday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham |
| 20 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
| 24 Dec | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas |
| 26 Dec | Saturday | Christmas · Fourth Saturday |
| 27 Dec | Sunday | Sunday |
| 30 Dec | Wednesday | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah |
Highlighted rows are holidays on RBI's list; holiday names are as RBI publishes them.
Working days and long weekends
Banks in Meghalaya are open on 21 days in December 2026. Plan around this stretch of three or more closed days in a row:
- 24 Dec to 27 Dec (4 days): Christmas Eve, Christmas, 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 Meghalaya bank holidays 2026 list, or all states in bank holidays in December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are banks closed in Meghalaya in December 2026?
10 days: 6 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec. 6 are holidays on RBI's list; the rest are Sundays and bank Saturdays.
Is 18 December 2026 a bank holiday in Meghalaya?
Yes: banks are closed for Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham on Friday, 18 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.