US Embassies and Indian Banks Close for Christmas 2025

The U.S. Embassy and Consulate offices in India will be closed from December 24 to 26, 2025, due to a presidential order and the Christmas holiday.

During these days, they won't do things like visa interviews or passport processing.

They will open again on December 29.

If you have an appointment, they might contact you to reschedule.

If you need urgent help, you can use the emergency contact numbers on their website.

Additionally, banks and the Indian stock market will be closed on December 25, 2025, for Christmas.

This is a national holiday in India, celebrated by the Christian community.

Make sure to check the embassy and bank websites for updates and don't go to the consulates or banks until they open again.