Bank Holiday: Big news for bank customers. Banks will not be open tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3rd. Many bank branches across various states in the country will be closed. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 12 holidays for banks in December. These holidays are determined by state festivals, local celebrations, and memorial days. This is the reason the RBI has declared a bank holiday for tomorrow, December 3rd.

Banks will be closed on Wednesday, December 3

In Goa, banks will be closed on Wednesday, December 3. This day marks the festival of St. Francis Xavier, which is celebrated annually to honor his life, service, and commitment to humanity. He was a well-known Christian missionary who dedicated his life to helping people in various countries, including India, and promoted the values of education, compassion, and brotherhood. On this day, special prayers, processions, and religious events take place, particularly in Goa, where he is honored with great respect. Additionally, due to the foundation day celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, banks and government offices will also be closed in those areas.

When and where will banks be closed in December 2025?

December 1 (Monday)

In Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day are observed, resulting in bank closures in both states on these dates.

December 3 (Wednesday)

In Goa, there will be a bank holiday on the death anniversary of St. Francis Xavier, a day that is celebrated with deep respect in Goa.

December 12 (Friday)

In Meghalaya, banks will be closed on the martyrdom day of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, a brave freedom fighter from the Garo tribe.

December 18 (Thursday)

This day will also be a bank holiday in Meghalaya, commemorating the death anniversary of U Soso Tham, a celebrated poet of the Khasi community, who is regarded as a pioneer of Khasi poetry.

December 19 (Friday)

Banks in Goa will be closed on Goa Liberation Day, commemorating the day Goa achieved independence from Portuguese rule in 1961.

December 20 (Saturday) and December 22 (Monday)

Banks in Sikkim will be closed on both days for the Losoong Namsoong festival, which signifies the end of the harvest season and the start of the new year.

December 21 (Sunday)

Banks will not operate on Sunday, resulting in a three-day holiday in Sikkim from December 20 to 22.

December 24 (Wednesday)

Banks will be closed in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya in observance of Christmas Eve.

December 25 (Thursday)

Christmas will be recognized as a national holiday throughout the country, and all banks will be closed.

December 26 (Friday)

Banks will also be closed in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya due to ongoing Christmas festivities, leading to a total of four consecutive holidays.

December 30 (Tuesday)

Banks will be closed in Meghalaya to honor the death anniversary of freedom fighter U Kyang Nangbah.

December 31 (Wednesday)

There will be a bank holiday in Mizoram and Manipur in celebration of New Year’s Eve and the Imoinu Iratpa festival.