Banks across several Indian states will remain closed on Wednesday, December 3, as part of the list of regional holidays announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for December 2025. The central bank has approved 12 holidays this month, based on local festivals, state observances, and important commemorative days.
If you have urgent banking tasks lined up for tomorrow, here’s everything you need to know about why banks will be closed and which regions will be affected.
According to the RBI’s holiday schedule, December 3 has been declared a bank holiday in Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, but for different cultural and historical reasons in each state.
In Goa, banks will remain closed to mark the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, one of the most revered Christian celebrations in the region. St. Francis Xavier was a globally respected missionary known for his humanitarian service, educational work, and contributions to spreading messages of compassion, unity, and brotherhood.
The festival is observed with special prayers, processions, and religious events, making it one of Goa’s most significant spiritual occasions.
Both states will also observe a holiday on the same day to mark their Statehood and Formation Day. Government offices, banks, and many public institutions remain closed as part of the annual celebration.
RBI has permitted 12 official bank holidays in December. Since the holidays vary by state, customers should confirm their local holiday schedule before planning branch visits.
Here’s a state-wise breakdown of key dates:
Banks remained closed earlier this week to observe State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day, both important cultural celebrations in the northeastern states.
Holiday for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier and Statehood celebrations.
Banks will be closed to honor Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma, a revered freedom fighter from the Garo community who laid down his life fighting colonial forces.
Another holiday will be observed in Meghalaya to commemorate the death anniversary of U Soso Tham, an iconic Khasi poet known as the torchbearer of Khasi literature.
Goa Liberation Day will be observed statewide. The day marks Goa’s independence from Portuguese rule in 1961.
Banks will remain shut on both days due to the Losoong–Namsung Festival, which marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of a new year in Sikkim’s traditional calendar.
A regular weekly holiday.
Banks will remain closed on Christmas Eve, an important day of preparations and prayers for Christian communities.
Nationwide holiday for Christmas.
Many northeastern states observe an extended Christmas celebration, and therefore banks stay closed for an additional day.
Holiday in remembrance of U Kiang Nangbah, a legendary freedom fighter of the Jaintia community.
Banks will remain closed due to New Year’s Eve and the celebration of the Imoinu Iratpa Festival, an important cultural observance in Manipur.
Below is a compact overview of where banks will remain closed on different dates in December 2025:
Major cities with bank closures include: Aizawl, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Gangtok, Shillong, Panaji, Mizoram, Manipur, and several others.
Christmas week (24–26 December) will see back-to-back holidays in many northeastern states.
Sikkim and Goa will also experience multiple non-working days due to cultural festivals and liberation celebrations.
RBI’s holiday calendar is designed to recognize:
Statehood days
Cultural and tribal festivals
Religious observances
Birth and death anniversaries of regional icons
National events like Christmas
These holidays may differ from state to state, so customers are advised to plan banking activities carefully—especially during months like December, when consecutive holidays are common due to festivals.
