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RBI Holiday Update: Bank Branches Shut in Goa on Dec. 19 and Sikkim on Dec. 20

Digital services continue as the RBI’s calendar drives region-specific closures.

Overview

  • Goa banks are closed on Friday, December 19, for Goa Liberation Day under the RBI holiday list.
  • Sikkim banks are closed on Saturday, December 20, for Losoong/Namsoong as per the 2025 schedule.
  • NDTV reports Sikkim branches will also be shut on Monday, December 22, with Sunday already a universal bank holiday.
  • Banks nationwide will be closed on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas per the RBI calendar.
  • Branches elsewhere are expected to operate normally, while online and mobile banking, NEFT/RTGS within operating windows, ATMs and card payments remain available, and customers are advised to plan visits.