Planning bank visits in December 2025? Here’s a clean, copy-ready list of banking closures across India. Remember: actual state/UT-wise holidays are notified locally and can vary. Use this page as a quick planner and confirm with your branch or your state’s official notification.
Quick Highlights
- National holiday: Christmas Day on 25 December 2025 (Thursday).
- Weekly off: All Sundays.
- Regular RBI pattern: Second & fourth Saturdays are bank holidays.
December 2025 — Recurring Weekly Closures
| Date | Day | Closure Type |
|---|---|---|
| 7 December 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Off (All Banks) |
| 13 December 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday (All Banks) |
| 14 December 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Off (All Banks) |
| 21 December 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Off (All Banks) |
| 27 December 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday (All Banks) |
| 28 December 2025 | Sunday | Weekly Off (All Banks) |
All-India/National Bank Holiday
| Date | Day | Occasion | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day | All India (Public Holiday) |
State/Regional Holidays (How to Verify)
Many states/UTs notify additional regional holidays in December (e.g., local festivals or commemorative days). These vary every year. To avoid confusion:
- Check your State Government Holiday List 2025 or Gazette notification.
- Look up the SLBC/UBC (State Level Bankers’ Committee) circular for your state.
- Confirm with your home branch a day before visiting.
Important Notes
- Digital banking (UPI/IMPS/NEFT* via internet/mobile) generally remains available during holidays; timing of settlement can vary for certain rails.
- Locker operations, DD/cheque counters, and in-branch KYC services are unavailable on bank holidays.
*NEFT now operates round-the-clock; however, maintenance windows or bank-level downtimes may affect availability.
FAQs
Are all Saturdays bank holidays?
No. In India, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The first, third (and fifth, if any) Saturdays are working days unless a special holiday is notified.
Is Christmas (25 December 2025) a bank holiday across India?
Yes. Christmas Day is a national public holiday; bank branches across India remain closed.
Do UPI and internet banking work on bank holidays?
Yes, most digital channels (UPI, IMPS, NEFT*) continue to operate. If you need branch-only services (like lockers), visit on a working day.
How do I know if my state has extra holidays in December?
Refer to your state government’s holiday list or the SLBC circular for 2025. You can also call your branch for confirmation.
Which December 2025 Saturdays are bank holidays?
13 December 2025 (Second Saturday) and 27 December 2025 (Fourth Saturday).