Bank Holiday in December 2025 Includes 18 Days of Bank Closures Across India

Bank holidays in India are decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act, along with RTGS guidelines and regional or national observances. December 2025 includes several significant holidays such as Goa Liberation Day, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and other important state-specific events.

Apart from these, banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with all Sundays.

Total Bank Holidays in December 2025

According to the RBI holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2025, there are 18 bank holidays scheduled across Indian states during December.

These closures may affect in-branch services, so customers are advised to review the holiday list and plan their visits in advance.

State-Wise Bank Holiday List for December 2025: Cities/States Where Banks Will Be Closed

1. 1 Dec Monday State Inauguration Day / Indigenous Faith Day Itanagar, Kohima
2. 3 Dec Wednesday Feast of St. Francis Xavier Panaji
3. 7 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
4. 12 Dec Friday Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Shillong
5. 13 Dec Saturday Second Saturday - Weekly Off Nationwide
6. 14 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
7. 18 Dec Thursday Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham Shillong
8. 19 Dec Friday Goa Liberation Day Panaji
9. 20 Dec Saturday Losoong / Namsoong Gangtok
10. 21 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
11. 22 Dec Monday Losoong / Namsoong Gangtok
12. 24 Dec Wednesday Christmas Eve Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
13. 25 Dec Thursday Christmas Nationwide
14. 26 Dec Friday Christmas Celebration Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
15. 27 Dec Saturday Christmas Kohima
16. 28 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
17. 30 Dec Tuesday Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah Shillong
18. 31 Dec Wednesday New Year's Eve / Imoinu Iratpa Aizawl, Imphal

Source: RBI Holiday Calendar 2025

Services That Will Continue Despite Bank Closures

Even when physical branches remain shut, customers will still have access to essential financial services through digital and automated channels:

Internet and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance checks, and bill payments

NEFT and RTGS facilities (within operational timings)

ATM withdrawals and card transactions

Online requests for chequebooks, demand drafts, and other account services

Customers are encouraged to make use of these digital services and plan branch visits based on the holiday schedule to avoid disruptions.