NEW DELHI: Banks in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh are closed on Monday to mark two state-specific holidays — State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day. Banks in all other states are operating as usual.Bank holidays in India vary by state, depending on local festivals and observances. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues a monthly list of bank closures to help customers plan their banking activities.Why are banks closed today?In Nagaland, December 1 is observed as State Inauguration Day, commemorating the formation of the state in 1963.In Arunachal Pradesh, banks are closed for Indigenous Faith Day, which celebrates the region’s native belief systems and cultural heritage with various tribal communities participating in ceremonies and events.Several states will observe bank holidays across December for events including regional anniversaries, religious festivals and Christmas celebrations. Customers are advised to check state-specific closures before planning branch visits.
| Date | Holiday | States where banks are closed |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | State Inauguration Day / Indigenous Faith Day | Kohima (Nagaland), Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) |
| Dec 3 | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | Panaji |
| Dec 12 | Death Anniversary of Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma | Shillong |
| Dec 18 | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | Shillong |
| Dec 19 | Goa Liberation Day | Panaji |
| Dec 20 | Losoong / Namsoong | Gangtok |
| Dec 22 | Losoong / Namsoong | Gangtok |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Shillong |
| Dec 25 | Christmas | All major states including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Kochi, Ranchi, Panaji and others |
| Dec 26 | Christmas Celebration | Shillong, Kohima |
| Dec 27 | Christmas | Aizawl |
| Dec 30 | Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah | Shillong |
| Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve / Imoinu Iratpa | Imphal, Itanagar |
