Bank Holidays: Banks will remain closed for 18 days in December; see the full list from RBI here

December 2025 is going to be a test for banking customers! With the start of the month, a long list of holidays has been announced, so much so that if you don’t plan your important work in advance, you’re sure to face trouble. This December, banks will be closed for a total of 18 days.

December 2025 is going to be quite challenging for banking customers. As the month begins, a calendar of bank holidays has emerged, raising concerns. Banks will be closed for 18 days this December. Furthermore, in one state, banks will remain closed for five consecutive days. If you haven’t yet planned your important banking needs, this news is crucial.

These December holidays are due to national holidays, state-level festivals, and weekly holidays (Saturday and Sunday). According to the list released by the RBI, banking services will be closed on several important dates throughout the month, prompting caution from customers.

Complete list of December 2025 bank holidays

Banks will remain closed for 5 consecutive days in three states.

Banks in Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya will remain closed for five consecutive days next month. Banks will remain closed on December 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28.

Net banking, UPI will work

However, the silver lining is that net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM services will remain available during the holidays. However, keep in mind that check clearing, passbook entries, demand drafts, and other counter-related services will be closed during these days. This means that if you have any important offline banking work, it’s best to complete it before the holidays.

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