RBI-Approved Bank Holidays in December 2025: Full List for the Month

December 2025 features a mix of national and state-specific bank holidays. While Christmas is observed nationwide, several regions have local festivals that lead to additional closures. Customers planning branch visits should be aware of these state-wise variations.

Major Nationwide Bank Holiday

Christmas on December 25 will be a bank holiday throughout India. All branches across states and union territories will remain closed, though online and mobile banking services will continue to operate as usual.

State-Specific Holidays in December 2025

A number of states observe unique cultural and regional holidays in December. These include:

• Indigenous Faith Day in Arunachal Pradesh on 1 December
• Feast of St. Francis Xavier in Goa on 3 December
• Pa Togan Nengminja in Meghalaya on 12 December
• The Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham in Meghalaya on 18 December
• Goa Liberation Day on 19 December
• Christmas-related holidays in states like Mizoram, Nagaland and more on 24 and 26 December.
• Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah in Nagaland on 30 December
• New Year's Eve/Imoinu Iratpa in Manipur and Mizoram on 31 December

Losoong / Namsoong Holidays in Gangtok

In Sikkim, particularly in Gangtok, banks will remain closed on 20 December and 22 December for the Losoong / Namsoong festival. This festival marks the Sikkimese New Year and is one of the most important traditional celebrations in the region.

Weekend Closures

In addition to festival-related holidays, banks will also remain closed on the second Saturday of the month, which falls on 13 December 2025.

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Conclusion

December 2025 includes several bank holidays, from nationwide closures for Christmas to regional observances such as Losoong/Namsoong in Gangtok. Planning bank visits ahead of these dates will help avoid delays. With digital banking services continuing uninterrupted, customers can still manage essential financial tasks throughout the month.

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