The month of December is going to be challenging for bank customers. Banks will remain closed for a total of 18 days in various states and cities this month. However, digital banking, mobile banking, and UPI services will remain operational.
December Bank Holidays: The month of December is about to begin, and during this period, bank customers might face some inconvenience as banks will be closed for a total of 18 days. Therefore, if you are planning to complete any bank-related work, it is essential to plan ahead. Bank holidays are often linked to regional and local festivals, so the closure dates may vary from state to state.
This does not mean that all banks across the country will be closed for the entire 18 days. Therefore, it is important to know which days branches in your area will be closed. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, complete information about bank holidays in December is being provided to you.
Bank holidays can vary in each state and city as they include local festivals and regional holidays. Therefore, it is important to plan only after checking the bank holiday list for your city. According to the official list from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there are a total of 18 bank holidays in December.
December 2025 Bank Holiday List
- December 1 (Monday): Banks closed in Itanagar and Kohima due to Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day.
- December 3 (Wednesday): Banks closed in Goa in honor of St. Francis Xavier.
- December 7 (Sunday): Sunday holiday across the country.
- December 12 (Friday): Banks closed in Shillong due to the death anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma.
- December 13 (Saturday): Banks closed across the country due to the second Saturday.
- December 14 (Sunday): Sunday holiday across the country.
- December 18 (Thursday): Banks closed in Shillong due to the death anniversary of U Soso Tham.
- December 19 (Friday): Banks closed in Panaji due to Goa Liberation Day.
- December 20 (Saturday) and December 22 (Monday): Banks closed in Sikkim due to New Year and Losoong/Namsoong festivals.
- December 21 (Sunday): Sunday holiday across the country.
- December 24 (Wednesday): Banks closed in Aizawl, Kohima, and Shillong on Christmas Eve.
- December 25 (Thursday): Banks closed across the country on the occasion of Christmas.
- December 26 (Friday): Banks closed in Aizawl, Kohima, and Shillong due to Christmas celebrations.
- December 27 (Saturday): Banks closed in Kohima due to Christmas, and also in other parts due to the fourth Saturday.
- December 28 (Sunday): Sunday holiday across the country.
- December 30 (Tuesday): Banks closed in Shillong due to the death anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah.
- December 31 (Wednesday): Banks closed in Aizawl and Imphal due to New Year's Eve and Imoinu Iratpa.
Relief through Digital Banking
Even if branches remain closed, digital banking services will remain operational. During this time, you can use:
- UPI Payments
- Net Banking Transactions
- Mobile Banking
However, if you need to deposit a check, perform cash transactions at a branch, or access a locker, it would be best to plan ahead according to the holiday list.
