Bank Holiday: Normally banks are open on Fridays but today banks will remain closed in one state. In almost all other states of the country, banks will remain open as usual. There is neither any national festival nor any such big event due to which banks across India need to be closed. Hence both government and private banks will remain open as usual. Customers will be able to avail all banking facilities including cash deposit-withdrawal, passbook update, cheque clearing today. This day will be a normal working day for the employees as well. Now know the state where today is a bank holiday.
Banks to remain closed in Meghalaya today
The northeastern state of Meghalaya has declared a bank holiday on December 12th. This day is included as a regional holiday in the state’s list of holidays. Banks in Meghalaya are closed to commemorate the death anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, a heroic freedom fighter from the Garo community. Therefore, customer services will not be available at any bank branch there today.
Banking operations normal in other states
Banks in all Indian states and union territories, except Meghalaya, will remain open as scheduled today. Customers can handle their banking needs without worry. Overall, banking operations will continue as normal across the country today.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in December 2025
December 12 (Friday): Meghalaya – Death anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma
December 18 (Thursday): Meghalaya – Death anniversary of renowned poet U Soso Tham
December 19 (Friday): Goa – Goa Liberation Day
December 20 (Saturday) and December 22 (Monday): Sikkim – Losoong/Namsung Festival
December 21 (Sunday): Weekly holiday. Thus, banks will be closed for three consecutive days in Sikkim.
December 24 (Wednesday): Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya – Christmas Eve
December 25 (Thursday): Nationwide – Christmas
December 26 (Friday): Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya – Christmas celebrations. Banks will be closed for four consecutive days, including the weekend, in these states.
December 30 (Tuesday): Meghalaya – Death anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah
December 31 (Wednesday): Mizoram and Manipur – New Year’s Eve and Imoinu Iratpa festival