Bank holidays in December 2025: full state-wise list released by RBI

A new month has begun, and with it comes a detailed list of bank holidays that will affect services across different states. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official holiday schedule for December 2025 under its 2025–26 calendar. This month includes several regional festivals, historical observances, and cultural celebrations that lead to 13 state-wise holidays. Apart from these regional holidays, all banks in India will remain closed on Sundays, as well as on the second and fourth Saturdays. This means several states will experience long breaks, especially where festivals fall close to weekends. According to the RBI’s official calendar, a total of 13 state-level bank holidays will be observed this month. These days are declared based on significant cultural events, regional festivals, statehood anniversaries, and important historical milestones. This is in addition to the standard weekly closures, meaning that customers should plan cash withdrawals, branch visits, and document-related work. STATE-WISE BANK HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER 2025 A full list of state-specific holidays announced by the RBI: December 1 (Monday): Banks closed in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day. December 3 (Wednesday): Banks in Goa closed for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, marking the saint’s death anniversary. December 12 (Friday): Meghalaya observes Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma’s Death Anniversary, honouring the Garo freedom fighter. December 18 (Thursday): Banks in Meghalaya remain closed for U SoSo Tham’s Death Anniversary, dedicated to the iconic Khasi poet. December 19 (Friday): Goa observes Goa Liberation Day, marking the end of Portuguese rule in 1961. December 20 (Saturday) and December 22 (Monday): Banks in Sikkim closed for Losoong/Namsoong, marking the harvest season and Sikkimese New Year. December 21 (Sunday): General weekly holiday. Sikkim will experience three continuous days of closure (Dec 20–22). December 24 (Wednesday): Banks in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya closed for Christmas Eve. December 25 (Thursday): Christmas – Banks closed nationwide. December 26 (Friday): Banks in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya remain closed for extended Christmas celebrations. December 30 (Tuesday): Meghalaya closes banks for U Kiang Nangbah’s Death Anniversary, honouring the freedom fighter. December 31 (Wednesday): Banks in Mizoram and Manipur closed for New Year’s Eve and Imoinu Iratpa, a festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth. LONG BREAKS IN SEVERAL STATES Some states will experience multiple consecutive bank holidays: Sikkim: 3-day closure (Dec 20–22) Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya: Extended 3–4 day closures around Christmas These longer breaks may slow down cheque processing, draft issuance, and other branch-based services. Even though branches will be closed, digital banking services remain fully active across India. Customers can still use: UPI Net banking Mobile banking apps Online fund transfers ATM services (availability may vary by location) This ensures uninterrupted payments for bills, EMIs, shopping, and money transfers, even during regional holidays. - Ends