December Holidays in 2025

There are a number of public holidays and bank holidays in December 2025 in India. Some of these holidays are applicable to the entire country while some are specific to different states. Here is an extensive list of the holidays.

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Public Holidays in December 2025

These are the public holidays in India in December 2025:

Date 

Day

Holiday

States

1 December 2025 

Monday 

Indigenous Faith Day 

Arunachal Pradesh 

3 December 2025 

Wednesday 

Feast of St Francis Xavier 

Goa 

5 December 2025 

Friday 

Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti 

Jammu and Kashmir 

12 December 2025 

Friday 

Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma 

Meghalaya 

18 December 2025 

Thursday 

Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham 

Meghalaya 

18 December 2025 

Thursday 

Guru Ghasidas Jayanti 

Chattisgarh 

19 December 2025 

Friday 

Liberation Day 

Daman & Diu and Goa 

24 December 2025 

Wednesday 

Christmas Holiday 

Meghalaya and Mizoram 

25 December 2025 

Thursday 

Christmas Day 

National except Chattisgarh 

26 December 2025 

Friday 

Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti 

Haryana 

26 December 2025 

Friday 

Christmas Holiday 

Meghalaya, Mizoram & Telangana 

27 December 2025 

Saturday 

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab 

30 December 2025 

Tuesday 

U Kiang Nangbah 

Meghalaya 

30 December 2025 

Tuesday 

Tamu Losar 

Sikkim 

31 December 2025 

Wednesday 

New Year's Eve 

Manipur and Mizoram 

Bank Holidays in December 2025

Date 

Day

Holiday

States

1 December 2025 

Monday 

Indigenous Faith Day 

Arunachal Pradesh 

3 December 2025 

Wednesday 

Feast of St Francis Xavier 

Goa 

5 December 2025 

Friday 

Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti 

Jammu and Kashmir 

12 December 2025 

Friday 

Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma 

Meghalaya 

13 December 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

Across India 

18 December 2025 

Thursday 

Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham 

Meghalaya 

18 December 2025 

Thursday 

Guru Ghasidas Jayanti 

Chattisgarh 

19 December 2025 

Friday 

Liberation Day 

Daman & Diu and Goa 

24 December 2025 

Wednesday 

Christmas Holiday 

Meghalaya and Mizoram 

25 December 2025 

Thursday 

Christmas Day 

National except Chattisgarh 

26 December 2025 

Friday 

Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti 

Haryana 

26 December 2025 

Friday 

Christmas Holiday 

Meghalaya, Mizoram & Telangana 

27 December 2025 

Saturday 

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 

Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab 

27 December 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

Across India 

30 December 2025 

Tuesday 

U Kiang Nangbah 

Meghalaya 

30 December 2025 

Tuesday 

Tamu Losar 

Sikkim 

31 December 2025 

Wednesday 

New Year's Eve

Manipur and Mizoram 

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Bank Holidays (Saturday) December 2025

The second Saturday and the fourth Saturday are regular bank holidays in December  2025. While the second Saturday falls on the 13th of December, the fourth Saturday falls on the 27th of December. The fifth Saturday is a working day in case a month has 5 Saturdays.

 December is a crucial month from the stance of working professionals who are required to utilise the outstanding leaves for the year. Christmas is  a notable public holiday in the month of December every year. The festival is celebrated on 25 December across many parts of the country. A few private institutions will announce a long leave on the occasion of this festival. Apart from Christmas, there are many state-specific regional holidays in December  2025.

We all love holidays as they are the best time to relax. The calendar of December holidays  2025 can be used for many reasons. Let's assume you are working in a different place and hence, you want to reserve a travel ticket in advance to go to your place of origin to celebrate a certain festival. The situation demands the calendar of holidays through which you shall be able to book a travel ticket and plan a trip to the destinations of your choice. Businessmen can make sure they have the required amount of stock during festival holidays.

Description of Indian Festivals in December 2025

World Disabled Day: World Disabled Day is dedicated to the disabled people. Every year, day falls on 3 December. Tripura is a famous destination in India to celebrate the day. Disabled people are given an opportunity to foster their talent on the day in some parts in India.

Christmas Day: Christmas Day is globally celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians decorate their houses a week prior to the festival day. The rituals of the festival include interchanging gifts, attending Christmas parties, reciting Christmas songs, etc.

Boxing Day: A few countries celebrate Boxing Day the day after Christmas Day. Banks will remain closed nationally. People spend quality time with their beloved ones eating the remnants of the Christmas Day feast.

Best Destinations to Visit During December Holidays 2025

The following are the top destinations to visit during December:

Goa: Goa entices tourists across the globe with its stunning beaches and churches. Many people like celebrating Christmas Day and New Year's Day here.

Manali: Manali is liked by children. Tourist points of Manali include Solang Valley, Hadimba Devi Temple, Beas Kund.

Shillong: Shillong is another famous tourist point to spend December holidays 2025. It has the highest waterfall in the world.

Agra: Agra is a prime tourist destination in India. It is a destination where Taj Mahal is located. If you are applying for a long leave, you may plan visiting the city.

News about December Holidays

Three bank holidays between 16 December 2024 to 22 December 2024

Indian banks will observe holidays on select days between 16 December 2024 and 22 December 2024, depending on the region. Bank holidays vary by state, except for national holidays when all banks are closed. On 18 December 2024, banks in the Shillong region will be closed to mark the death anniversary of U SoSo Tham, while December 19 will be a holiday in Panaji, Goa, for Goa Liberation Day, as per the RBI holiday list. Banks will operate as usual on 20 December 2024 and 21 December 2024 (the third Saturday of the month). However, they will remain closed on 22 December 2024, as Sunday is a standard holiday. 

17 December 2024

Bank Closures and Regional Holidays in December 2024

Banks in India will be closed on several dates in December 2024 due to regional festivals, public holidays, and weekends. Banks will be closed on the second Saturday, 14 December 2024, and the fourth Saturday, 28 December 2024, in addition to all Sundays throughout December (1, 8, 15, 22, and 29). These closures are in line with the regular schedule for weekends and holidays observed by the banking sector. Regional holidays include the Feast of St. Francis Xavier on 03 December 2024 in Goa, Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma on 12 December 2024 in Meghalaya, the Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham on 18 December 2024 in Meghalaya, Goa Liberation Day on 19 December 2024, and Christmas celebrations from 24 to 27 December in various states. Further closures include U Kiang Nangbah on 30 December 2024 in Meghalaya and New Year’s Eve on 31 December 2024 in Mizoram and Sikkim. 

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