⁠Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On December 3? Check Which State Is Observing A Holiday

Banks to Remain Closed in Goa on December 3 Due to Feast of St. Francis Xavier

Banks across the country will be operational on December 3, except for Goa, where they will remain closed to mark the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, as per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar.

State-wise Bank Holidays in December

According to the RBI holiday calendar, December will see a total of 18 bank holidays, comprising regional observances, cultural and religious events, as well as regular closures on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.

• Goa: December 3 - Feast of St. Francis Xavier
• Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh: December 1 - State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day
• Other observances leading to regional bank closures:
• Goa Liberation Day
• Losoong-Namsoong festivities in Sikkim
• Death anniversaries of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, U SoSo Tham, and U Kiang Nangbah
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and post-Christmas celebrations in many states towards the end of December

Alternative Banking Services

While physical branches in Goa will remain shut on December 3, online services such as:

• ATMs
• UPI transactions
• Internet banking
• Mobile banking

will continue to operate as usual.

Important Reminders

For customers planning in-branch visits, it is essential to check the state-wise RBI holiday list to avoid inconvenience.

Staying updated with RBI notifications will ensure access to essential banking services throughout December.

Customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.