Bank holiday today on Christmas 2025: Will banks remain open on December 25, 2025? Check list

If you have been postponing a bank-related task hoping to get it done on December 25, 2025, you may need to rethink your plans. For many working professionals, finding time to visit a bank branch for paperwork, cash-related work, or document verification is already a challenge. A public holiday in the middle of the week can further disrupt those plans.

Are banks open or closed today on December 25, 2025?

Banks across India remain closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, on account of Christmas. The holiday is observed nationwide, and all public and private sector banks keep their branches shut for the day. Customers will not be able to access in-branch services such as cash deposits or withdrawals, cheque clearing, passbook updates, or document submissions.

That said, digital banking services continue to function as usual. Net banking, mobile banking apps, UPI payments, and ATM services remain available, allowing customers to carry out most routine transactions even on the holiday.

December bank holidays 2025: What to expect

In December 2025, banks remain closed in different states for various regional and national occasions. These include State Inauguration Day or Indigenous Faith Day, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, death anniversaries of leaders such as Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, U SoSo Tham and U Kiang Nangbah, Goa Liberation Day, Losoong or Namsoong, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Christmas celebrations in certain states, and New Year’s Eve or Imoinu Iratpa.

Several of these holidays are state-specific, bank closures can vary depending on where you live. Customers are advised to check the Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday calendar or confirm with their local bank branch to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

State wise holiday list