18 Days of bank closures in December — Christmas, Tribal Day & More; verify your state’s holiday list before heading to a branch

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The last month of 2025, December, could prove somewhat troublesome for bank customers. If you have important banking work to attend to, this news is extremely important for you. Banks will be closed for a total of 18 days in December in various states and cities across the country. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, these holidays include festivals as well as regular weekly holidays.

This long series of holidays in the month of December is due to local, regional and national festivals. These 18 days of holidays include four Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. However, it is important to note that banks will not remain closed for the entire 18 days in all states. Bank holidays in India are determined by the local festivals and celebrations of the states. The most important festival of this month is Christmas, on which banks will remain closed almost throughout the country. Apart from this, banking operations will also be halted in specific states on regional occasions like Tribal Day.

Given the extended bank holidays, customers have been advised to complete their important financial transactions in a timely manner. Before visiting a branch, be sure to check the holiday list for your city or state to avoid returning empty-handed. However, the reassuring news is that despite bank closures, online banking, UPI, and ATM services will continue to function smoothly, ensuring customers conducting digital transactions will not face any significant difficulties.