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Bank Holiday: Banks to Remain Closed on Thursday, 18 December – Know Why RBI Has Announced the Holiday
Siddhi Jain | December 17, 2025 11:15 PM CST

Banks will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the Indian state of Meghalaya. Both government and private sector banks in the state will not operate. The closure is due to the death anniversary of Khasi poet U So So Tham, a revered literary figure and social reformer of the Khasi community.

Why Banks Are Closed on 18 December

U So So Tham’s death anniversary is observed with respect and remembrance in Meghalaya. Various literary events, seminars, and cultural programs are organized to honor his contribution to Khasi literature and society. On this day, all banking services in Meghalaya will remain unavailable.

Bank Holidays in December 2025

If you plan to complete any banking tasks in December 2025, it is essential to check the holiday calendar as banks will remain closed in several states due to festivals and observances:

Date State / Occasion
18 Dec (Thu) Meghalaya – U So So Tham Death Anniversary
19 Dec (Fri) Goa – Goa Liberation Day
20 Dec (Sat) Sikkim – Losoong / Namsoung Festival
21 Dec (Sun) Weekly Holiday
22 Dec (Mon) Sikkim – Losoong / Namsoung Festival
24 Dec (Wed) Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram – Christmas Eve
25 Dec (Thu) All India – Christmas
26 Dec (Fri) Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram – Post-Christmas Holiday
27 Dec (Sat) Fourth Saturday – Nationwide Holiday
28 Dec (Sun) Weekly Holiday
30 Dec (Tue) Meghalaya – Freedom Fighter U Kiang Nangbah Death Anniversary
31 Dec (Wed) Mizoram, Manipur – New Year’s Eve & Imoinu Iratpa Festival

Note: During these holidays, net banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will continue to operate normally.

Key Highlights: December Bank Holidays Across States

  • Meghalaya: 18 Dec (U So So Tham) & 30 Dec (U Kiang Nangbah)

  • Goa: 19 Dec (Goa Liberation Day)

  • Sikkim: 20 & 22 Dec (Losoong/Namsoung Festival)

  • Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya: 24 & 26 Dec (Christmas Eve & Post-Christmas)

  • All India: 25 Dec (Christmas)

  • Mizoram & Manipur: 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve & Imoinu Iratpa)

By checking the above list, you can plan your banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience during holidays.


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