Banks across India will be closed for nearly 19 days in December 2025.
The holidays are listed under the RBI’s Holiday Calendar and fall under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
This means the holidays vary from one state to another depending on regional festivals and observances.
However, one holiday will be common nationwide.
All banks across the country will remain closed on December 25 for Christmas.
Digital banking services like UPI, net banking, and mobile apps will continue to work normally.
But anyone who needs physical bank services such as cheque clearance, demand drafts, or locker access should plan ahead to avoid delays.
State-Wise Bank Holidays in December 2025
Here is the complete list of bank holidays across different states for December:
December 1: State Inauguration Day / Indigenous Faith Day – Itanagar, Kohima
December 3: Feast of St. Francis Xavier – Panaji
December 12: Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma – Shillong
December 18: Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham – Shillong
December 19: Goa Liberation Day – Panaji
December 20: Losoong / Namsoong – Gangtok
December 22: Losoong / Namsoong – Gangtok
December 24: Christmas Eve – Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
December 25: Christmas – Nationwide
December 26: Christmas Celebration – Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong
December 27: Christmas – Kohima
December 30: Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah – Shillong
December 31: New Year’s Eve / Imoinu Iratpa – Aizawl, Imphal
Weekend Bank Holidays
Apart from the above dates, banks will also be closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Weekend holidays in December 2025:
December 7: Sunday
December 13: Saturday
December 14: Sunday
December 21: Sunday
December 27: Saturday
December 28: Sunday
If you are planning a bank visit in December, make sure to check the RBI holiday calendar beforehand to avoid inconvenience.