December 2025 Bank Holidays

December bank holidays might affect in-branch transactions like payments, transfers, fixed deposit booking or other banking services that require bank staff assistance. Knowing the days when banks will remain closed in your city can help you plan your finances and financial transactions effectively. Explore the list of bank holidays in December this year for your upcoming financial goals.

List of December Bank Holidays in 2025 

Here’s a list of the upcoming December bank holidays across India to help you stay ahead and manage your bank activities smoothly: 

Bank holidays may disrupt in-branch transactions, but online banking remains a convenient alternative. However, customer support may be unavailable and system downtime could affect online transactions.  

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Why Are December Bank Holidays Celebrated?

Here are the occasions to celebrate special days in December:

1. Indigenous Faith Day: Arunachal Pradesh has a population of around 10 million people belonging to diverse tribes. This day celebrates the diversity in the state to honour people who follow indigenous religions.
2. Feast of St. Francis Xavier: This day celebrates the death anniversary of St Francis Xavier. The feast is the biggest Christian festival in Goa that the population celebrates every year on 3rd December.
3. Goa Liberation Day: Goa celebrates 19th December as the Goa Liberation Day to rejoice in the success of the armed forces who liberated the state from Portugal in 1961. It is to celebrate the victory in 'Operation Vijay' in Goa.
4. Christmas: Christmas is one of the biggest Christian festivals to celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus, whom they worship.
5. New Year’s Eve: People celebrate this day to welcome the Christian New Year. This is a global festival that people across several countries celebrate, including India.
6. Imoinu Iratpa: People from the Meitei community in Manipur dedicate this festival to Goddess Imoinu Ahongbi.
7. Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma: A day to remember Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma of Shillong in Meghalaya.
8. Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham: Meghalaya observes this day to remember U SoSo Tham. 
9. Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah: Meghalaya observes certain days to remember historic legends. This day is to remember U Kiang Nangbah of the state. 
10. Losoong/Namsoong: This is a weeklong celebration that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the Sikkimese New Year. Lepchas call it Namsoong and Sikkimese Bhutias call it Losoong. 

Final Word

December bank holidays bring the festive spirit with Christmas, New Year's Eve and other regional occasions. Check the list above to see which days banks in your city will be closed, so you can plan your in-branch transactions accordingly and avoid the hassle of delayed payments due to bank holidays. 

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