Bank Holiday on December 19: Banks to Remain Closed in Goa on Friday, Here’s the RBI Reason
If you are planning a bank visit on Friday, December 19, 2025, this update is important for you. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar, banks will remain closed in Goa on Friday due to Goa Liberation Day. However, it is important to note that banks will not be shut across the entire country—the holiday is state-specific.
Banks in Goa will remain closed on December 19 to mark Goa Liberation Day, a significant state holiday. This day commemorates December 19, 1961, when Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule and officially became part of India.
On this occasion, the state observes public holidays, and several official events are organized, including government functions, cultural programs, and remembrance ceremonies honoring freedom fighters. As a result, all public and private sector bank branches in Goa will remain shut, as per RBI guidelines.
While physical bank branches in Goa will remain closed, customers can still access:
Internet banking
Mobile banking apps
UPI transactions
ATMs and cash deposit machines
Digital services will continue to function normally unless notified otherwise by individual banks.
December 2025 has several bank holidays due to festivals, state-specific events, weekends, and national observances. Here is a clear breakdown:
Goa: Bank holiday due to Goa Liberation Day
Sikkim: Banks closed for Losung/Namsung Festival
Weekly holiday (All India)
Sikkim: Banks closed again for Losung/Namsung Festival
Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram: Holiday for Christmas Eve
All India: Banks closed for Christmas
Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram: Holiday continues after Christmas
In these states, banks will remain closed for four consecutive days
Fourth Saturday (All India bank holiday)
Weekly holiday
Meghalaya: Holiday on the death anniversary of freedom fighter U Kiang Nangbah
Mizoram and Manipur: Banks closed due to New Year’s Eve and Imoinu Iratpa Festival
The RBI declares bank holidays under three main categories:
National holidays
State-specific festivals and observances
Weekend holidays (Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays)
Each state has a different list depending on regional festivals, cultural events, and historical occasions. Goa Liberation Day falls under the state-specific historical observance category, which is why the holiday applies only to Goa.
With multiple holidays lined up in December, especially around Christmas and New Year, customers are advised to:
Plan cash withdrawals and branch visits in advance
Complete cheque clearances and documentation early
Rely on digital banking services for routine transactions
If you live in or are visiting Goa, make sure to schedule your banking work accordingly, as no branch services will be available on December 19.
In summary, banks will remain closed in Goa on Friday, December 19, 2025, due to Goa Liberation Day, as per the RBI holiday calendar. Banking operations will continue as usual in other states, and digital services will remain active nationwide.
