As 2025 comes to an end, managing your financial plans becomes key. December brings 13 bank holidays, though the actual dates change from one state to another. This patchwork of holidays reflects India’s cultural and regional variety.
Why Do Bank Holidays Vary?
The system isn’t random. Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, bank holidays are formally set. The RBI provides a national calendar, but state governments can declare holidays for local festivals and historic or cultural events. This keeps regional traditions intact, giving each state its own holiday schedule.
The Complete December 2025 Bank Holiday List
For easy planning, here is a comprehensive, state-wise list of all the days banks will be closed in December 2025. Remember, all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month are automatically bank holidays across the entire country.
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Date Day Holiday States/Regions
| Date | Day | Holiday | States/Regions Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2025 | Monday | State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day | Itanagar, Kohima |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | Panaji |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Friday | Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma | Shillong |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | Shillong |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Friday | Goa Liberation Day | Panaji |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Saturday | Losoong / Namsoong | Gangtok |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Monday | Losoong / Namsoong | Gangtok |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Christmas | All Regions |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Friday | Christmas Celebration | Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Tuesday | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah | Shillong |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | New Year’s Eve/Imoinu Iratpa | Aizawl, Imphal |
Note: All Sundays (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th) and the Second (13th) & Fourth (27th) Saturdays are also nationwide bank holidays.
Regional Significance
In addition to the popular Christmas on December 25th, a number of states have significant local holidays.
- Honouring Heroes and History: In Meghalaya, dates such as the death anniversaries of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma and U Kiang Nangbah are observed to remember courageous freedom fighters. Similarly, Goa Liberation Day marks the state’s 1961 independence from Portugal.
- Celebrating Faith and Culture: The Feast of St. Francis Xavier in Goa is a major religious event. The festival of Losoong in Sikkim marks the Sikkimese New Year and the end of the harvest season for the Lepcha and Bhutia communities.
- Extended Holiday Breaks: Residents of Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya should note a four-day Christmas break from December 24th (Christmas Eve) to December 27th (Fourth Saturday). Sikkim also has a three-day weekend for Losoong from December 20th to 22nd.
Disclaimer: This list is based on current guidelines and is subject to change as per official notifications from the RBI and state governments.
