Banking operations in Nagaland will come to a halt today, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as the state observes a gazetted holiday. This closure is officially listed in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar for the year, impacting all bank branches within the state.
Understanding Today's Bank Holiday
The holiday on December 23, 2025, is specific to the state of Nagaland. It is declared under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act. According to the RBI's schedule, December 2025 alone has a total of 18 official bank holidays. This count includes the mandatory weekly offs on the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as Sundays, alongside various regional and national holidays.
While physical branches in Nagaland will remain shut, banks across the rest of the country will function normally. This includes major metropolitan centers and state capitals.
City-Wise Operational Status for December 23
Here is a quick glance at the operational status of banks in key Indian cities today. The list confirms that Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, is the only major city where banks are closed.
Banks are OPEN in: Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada.
Banks are CLOSED in: Kohima and across all cities and towns in Nagaland.
Essential Banking Services Remain Accessible
Even with the physical closure of branches in Nagaland, customers are not entirely cut off from financial services. The RBI mandates that several critical digital and automated channels continue to operate without interruption. This ensures that day-to-day financial management can proceed smoothly.
Customers can rely on the following services:
- Online and Mobile Banking: For checking account balances, transferring funds, and paying utility bills.
- ATM Services: Cash withdrawals, deposits, and card transactions will be available as usual.
- Digital Fund Transfers: NEFT and RTGS services will be functional, subject to their respective operational time windows.
- Online Requests: Customers can place orders for cheque books, demand drafts, and manage other account services via net banking portals or mobile apps.
Banking authorities advise customers in Nagaland to plan any necessary in-branch visits for before or after the holiday. Utilizing the aforementioned digital platforms is recommended for seamless and uninterrupted access to banking facilities on December 23.
This state-specific holiday highlights the importance of checking the RBI's annual holiday calendar, which helps individuals and businesses schedule their financial activities accordingly and avoid any last-minute inconvenience.
