Bank Holidays November 2026: Which state will have banks closed for which festivals in November? See the full list of holidays, from Chhath Puja to Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Bank Holiday November 2026: If you have any important bank-related work to do in November, calculate the dates now. Banks in different states will be closed on several days during the month. So, if you're planning to visit the bank for a deposit, check-related work, or other important work, choosing the wrong date could result in you having to return.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed in different locations on November 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 20, 23, 24, and 27 in November 2026. However, this does not mean that banks will be closed across the country on all these dates. Holidays are determined based on state and local festivals.

On which dates will banks remain closed?

Banking services will be affected in November due to Diwali, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and other regional festivals. See the full holiday schedule by date here.

• November 9: Banks will remain closed in Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Manipur, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh due to Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja or Vishwakarma Day.
• November 10: There will be a holiday in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Sikkim on account of Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Lakshmi Puja or Vikram Samvat New Year.
• November 11: Banks will remain closed in Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh on account of Lakshmi Puja, Ningol Chakouba, Bhai Dooj or Chitragupta Jayanti.
• November 13: Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya due to Wangala festival.
• November 16: Banks will remain closed in Bihar and Jharkhand on the occasion of the first Arghya of Chhath Puja.
• November 20: There will be a holiday on Igas-Baghwal in Uttarakhand.
• November 23: Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya due to Seng Kut Snem.
• November 24: Banks will remain closed in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu, Nagaland, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Srinagar on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima and Rahas Purnima.
• November 27: Banks will remain closed in Karnataka on account of Kanakadasa Jayanti.

Which date should be remembered before going to the bank in Bihar?

November 16th is a special date for customers in Bihar. Banks will be closed on this day due to the first offering of Arghya during Chhath Puja. Furthermore, November 24th is also not listed as a holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima, so be sure to check the official holiday list for your city.

Will banks remain closed on Saturday also?

Yes, Saturday holidays in November are also important to consider. All scheduled and non-scheduled banks in India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Banks are generally open on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays, unless those days are holidays on the RBI calendar.

What to do before going to the bank?

Before visiting a bank branch, check the holiday information for your state and city. It's better to complete important tasks early rather than postponing them until the last minute. This will save you the hassle of having to visit

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