According to the RBI’s December 2025 holiday schedule, banks across India will remain closed on four days between 8–14 December. Regional holidays include closures in Kerala on 9 December and Meghalaya on 12 December, along with the regular second Saturday (13 December) and Sunday (14 December) nationwide. Digital banking will remain functional.
Next week (8–14 December), bank branches across India will observe four official holidays, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. These closures will affect several states depending on local observances and the typically scheduled weekend break.
Key highlights
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Bank holiday on 9 December (regional): In parts of Kerala — specifically Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram — banks will remain closed due to the local-government elections for Panchayat and municipal bodies.
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Holiday on 12 December (state-specific): Banks in the Shillong region of Meghalaya will shut down on this day to mark the death anniversary of freedom fighter Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma — observed regionally under the RBI category.
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Weekend closure: Saturday, 13 December (the second Saturday of the month) is a scheduled banking holiday nationwide, as per RBI norms.
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Sunday shutdown: Banks will remain closed on Sunday, 14 December, adding to the four-day branch “break” across many parts of India.
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Reminder: Even when branches are closed, most digital banking services remain active. Customers can still withdraw cash from ATMs at any time, and carry out online transactions via UPI, NEFT, IMPS or RTGS as usual — ensuring minimal disruption for those relying on remote banking services.
With December already heavy on closures, it’s a good idea to plan ahead: clear any pending banking tasks this week, especially if you reside in or transact with Kerala or Meghalaya.
Source: LiveMint, GoodReturns, One News18