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As December progresses, many customers are unsure whether banks will remain operational on the first Saturday of the month. The confusion is understandable, especially as December comes with several state-specific holidays and multiple festival breaks. However, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official guidelines, banks across the country follow a structured weekly holiday pattern that determines when branches stay open.

Are Banks Closed on Saturday, 6 December?

No, banks will remain open on Saturday, 6 December. The first Saturday of every month is a working day for all banks. As per RBI regulations, banks are closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays. All other Saturdays—including the first, third, and fifth Saturdays—are business days and operate as usual.

This clarification is important for customers planning important transactions, visiting branches for loan processing, updating documents, or completing year-end financial formalities.

December 2025: Full List of Bank Holidays Across India

While 6 December is a working Saturday, December overall has a long list of holidays based on regional festivals, commemorations, and state observances. These holidays vary across regions under the RBI’s Negotiable Instruments Act.

Here is a detailed look at when and where banks will remain closed this month:

1 December (Monday)

Banks were closed in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland due to Statehood Day and Indigenous Faith Day.

3 December (Wednesday)

Goa observed a holiday on the occasion of St. Francis Xavier’s Feast, resulting in bank closures.

7 December (Sunday)

A regular weekly holiday nationwide.

12 December (Friday)

Banks in Meghalaya will remain closed in honour of freedom fighter Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma’s Martyrdom Day.

13 December (Second Saturday)

Banks across the country will remain closed.

14 December (Sunday)

Weekly holiday.

18 December (Thursday)

Meghalaya will observe a bank holiday for U Soso Tham’s Death Anniversary, a prominent Khasi poet and reformer.

19 December (Friday)

A public holiday in Goa on Goa Liberation Day.

20 December (Saturday)

Banks in Sikkim will be closed due to the traditional festivals Losoong/Namsoong.

21 December (Sunday)

Weekly holiday.

22 December (Monday)

Another holiday in Sikkim as part of the extended Losoong/Namsoong celebrations.

24 December (Wednesday)

Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram will observe a holiday on Christmas Eve.

25 December (Thursday)

Banks across the country will remain closed for Christmas.

26 December (Friday)

A post-Christmas holiday continues in these northeastern states, resulting in four consecutive non-working days in some regions.

27 December (Fourth Saturday)

Banks across India will remain closed.

28 December (Sunday)

Weekly holiday.

30 December (Tuesday)

Meghalaya observes a holiday to mark the Death Anniversary of U Kiang Nangbah, a revered freedom fighter.

31 December (Wednesday)

Banks in Mizoram and Manipur will remain closed due to New Year’s Eve and the Imoinu Iratpa Festival.

Why Does RBI Approve These Holidays?

Bank holidays in India fall under the RBI’s category-based holiday system, which includes:

• State-specific cultural or religious festivals

• Birth and death anniversaries of local heroes

• National holidays

• Year-end observances

• Local government notifications

These holidays ensure that banking operations align with cultural diversity and regional administrative requirements.

Bottom Line

If you have important banking tasks scheduled for Saturday, 6 December, you can visit your branch without worry, as banks will remain open nationwide. However, December features multiple breaks, especially around Christmas and local festivals, so customers are advised to plan transactions accordingly.

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