Bank Holidays in December 2025

• 01 Dec 2025
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The list of bank holidays in December 2025 in India has been notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). All the banks in India will be closed on all Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays and specific regional and public holidays such as Christmas on December 25th.

Customers should frequently check the official RBI website for a detailed list of holidays, as not all of the bank holidays apply to every state and Union Territory in India. Before visiting any bank branch, people are advised to confirm the holiday dates in their state to avoid any trouble and save their time and energy.

Check Full List of Bank Holidays in December 2025 Below

Mentioned below is the list of bank holidays this month. :-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is December 25 a bank holiday?

A. Yes, December 25 is a bank holiday. On this day, Christmas is celebrated in India. All the banks, including public and private banks, shall remain closed across states and union territories in India on the occasion of Christmas. 

Q2. Is Christmas a bank holiday in India?
A. Yes, Christmas is a bank holiday in India. All the banks on 25 December 2025 shall remain closed on the account of Christmas.

Q3. What bank holidays are there in December?

A. There are several bank holidays in December. Nagaland will observe State Inauguration Day on December 1 (Monday). The Feast of St. Francis Xavier, a public holiday in Goa, falls on December 3 (Wednesday). Christmas Eve on December 24 (Wednesday) is a restricted holiday in Meghalaya and Mizoram. Christmas Day on December 25 (Thursday) is a nationwide gazetted holiday. Some states also observe December 26 (Friday) as a restricted holiday for Christmas celebrations, while December 27 (Saturday) is a gazetted Christmas holiday in select regions. December 31 (Wednesday) marks New Year’s Eve and Imoinu Iratpa, observed in Manipur and Mizoram. Many other bank holidays are there apart from ones mentioned here.

Q4. Which Saturday is bank holiday?

A. Second Saturdays and Fourth Saturdays are bank holidays in India.

Q5. Is Goa Liberation Day a bank holiday?

A. Yes, the Goa Liberation Day, falling on 19 December, is observed as a bank holiday in Goa. It marks the state’s liberation from Portuguese rule. On this day, banks shall remain closed in Goa. Other states in India shall function as usual.

Q6. Is 31 December a bank holiday?

A. On 31 December, New Year’s Eve and Imoinu Iratpa, a traditional festival in Manipur and Mizoram, are observed. The banks are likely to remain closed in Manipur and Mizoram. Banks in other states will operate as usual unless otherwise notified. 

Q7. Is there a bank holiday on Imoinu Iratpa?

A. Yes, there is likely a bank holiday on Imoinu Iratpa in Mizoram and Manipur.

Q8. Is there a public holiday on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti?

A. Yes, there is a public holiday on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (27 December 2025) in states of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.