Bank Holidays in December 2025: RBI Lists 13 State-Wise Bank Closures; Christmas, Indigenous Faith Day, Losoong and More to Affect Banking Operations Next Month
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its state-wise holiday calendar for December 2025, announcing 13 bank holidays across various regions. These holidays vary from state to state and are determined by national, regional, cultural, and religious celebrations.
Mumbai, November 29: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its state-wise holiday calendar for December 2025, announcing 13 bank holidays across various regions. These holidays vary from state to state and are determined by national, regional, cultural, and religious celebrations. In addition to these designated days, banks will also remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
With several festivals, including Christmas, Indigenous Faith Day, Goa Liberation Day, and Losoong, falling in December, customers are advised to plan their banking tasks in advance. Some regions, such as Sikkim and the Northeast, will witness long stretches of consecutive bank closures due to festivals aligning with weekends. Rules Changing From December 1, 2025: From LPG to Pensions and Income Tax Deadlines, Key Financial Changes Set To Take Effect From Next Month.
State-Wise Bank Holidays in December 2025
Here is a comprehensive list of bank holidays in December 2025 as per the RBI:
| Date | State | Holiday |
| 1 December | Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland | State Inauguration Day & Indigenous Faith Day |
| 3 December | Goa | Feast of St. Francis Xavier |
| 12 December | Meghalaya | Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Death Anniversary |
| 18 December | Meghalaya | U SoSo Tham Death Anniversary |
| 19 December | Goa | Goa Liberation Day |
| 20 December | Sikkim | Losoong/Namsoong |
| 22 December | Sikkim | Losoong/Namsoong |
| 24 December | Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya | Christmas Eve |
| 25 December | Nationwide | Christmas |
| 26 December | Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya | Christmas Celebrations |
| 27 December | Nagaland | Christmas |
| 30 December | Meghalaya | U Kiang Nangbah Death Anniversary |
| 31 December | Mizoram, Manipur | New Year’s Eve & Imoinu Iratpa |
Detailed Breakdown of Key Holidays
- 1 December: Banks in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland will remain shut for State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day.
- 3 December: Goa observes the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, honouring the revered saint.
- 12 & 18 December: Meghalaya marks the anniversaries of two historic figures, Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma and U SoSo Tham.
- 19 December: Goa celebrates Goa Liberation Day, commemorating its 1961 liberation from Portuguese rule.
- 20–22 December: Sikkim observes Losoong/Namsoong, resulting in a three-day shutdown including Sunday.
- 24–27 December: Northeastern states face extended closures due to Christmas celebrations.
- 30 December: Meghalaya remembers freedom fighter U Kiang Nangbah.
- 31 December: Mizoram and Manipur close banks for New Year’s Eve and Imoinu Iratpa. New Labour Codes: Employees to Get Gratuity After Just 1 Year Instead of 5 as Government Overhauls India’s Workforce Framework.
Clients relying on in-person services such as cheque clearance, demand drafts, or locker access should plan visits around December’s bank holidays. However, digital options like UPI, mobile banking, and online transfers remain operational 24/7. Following the RBI’s region-wise calendar helps customers avoid disruptions and manage their financial tasks smoothly.
Customers should anticipate crowding before long holiday stretches and use online banking wherever possible to avoid delays.
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