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- Most banks follow the Federal Reserve System’s holiday schedule.
- If you’re part of an online bank, transactions aren’t processed on holidays.
- You can still use an ATM if you need to withdraw money or deposit a check on a holiday.
Once a holiday weekend comes around, everything can become a frantic rush — family gatherings, last-minute shopping trips, ever-changing holiday decorations. It’s easy to lose track of which days your bank is closed, but you also don’t want it to affect your day off if you need to access money in one of your bank accounts.
We’ve included a list of holidays when most banks (including the best banks in the U.S.) close, plus alternatives for accessing cash if you need money quickly.
Is Christmas Eve a bank holiday?
Christmas Eve is not a bank holiday, but many banks will still close early or stay closed on Christmas Eve anyway. For example, Truist closes at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
You might also find that online transactions are delayed on Christmas Eve. If you’re planning on doing last-minute banking or shopping, check ahead of time to see what hours your bank or credit union operates on Christmas…
