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 Dec Monday State Inauguration Day / Indigenous Faith Day Itanagar, Kohima
- 3 Dec Wednesday Feast of St. Francis Xavier Panaji
- 7 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
- 12 Dec Friday Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Shillong
- 13 Dec Saturday Second Saturday – Weekly Off Nationwide
- 14 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
- 18 Dec Thursday Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham Shillong
- 19 Dec Friday Goa Liberation Day Panaji
- 20 Dec Saturday Losoong / Namsoong Gangtok
- 21 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
- 22 Dec Monday Losoong / Namsoong Gangtok
- 24 Dec Wednesday Christmas Eve Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
- 25 Dec Thursday Christmas Nationwide
- 26 Dec Friday Christmas Celebration Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
- 27 Dec Saturday Christmas Kohima
- 28 Dec Sunday Weekly Off Nationwide
- 30 Dec Tuesday Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah Shillong
- 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.
