Bank Holiday: Customers planning to visit a bank branch on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, should check the holiday schedule before stepping out. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) November holiday calendar, bank branches will remain closed in several states due to regional festivals and religious celebrations.
The closure will affect both public and private sector banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. However, banking operations will continue normally in states where November 11 is not listed as a bank holiday.
Bank Holiday on November 11: Which States Will Remain Closed?
According to the holiday schedule, bank branches in Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh will remain closed on Wednesday, November 11.
The closures are linked to festivals and regional observances, including Bhaiya Dooj, Ningol Chakkouba, Lakshmi Puja and Chitragupta Jayanti.
The main festivals associated with these holidays include:
- Lakshmi Puja: Celebrated during Diwali, this festival involves worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Devotees light lamps and pray for prosperity, happiness and peace. According to traditional beliefs, Goddess Lakshmi blesses homes that are clean and illuminated on Diwali night.
- Ningol Chakouba: This important festival in Manipur celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. Married daughters are invited to their parental homes, where their brothers welcome them with meals and gifts. The celebration strengthens family bonds and sibling relationships.
- Bhatri Dwitiya: Observed on the second day of Kartik’s bright fortnight, this occasion celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. According to legend, Yamraj visited his sister Yamuna, who welcomed him and applied tilak to his forehead while praying for his long life.
- Bhai Dooj: Celebrated two days after Diwali, Bhai Dooj is dedicated to the love and affection shared by brothers and sisters. Sisters apply tilak to their brothers and pray for their health and happiness, while brothers give gifts and promise to protect them.
- Chitragupta Jayanti: This occasion honours Lord Chitragupta, who is traditionally believed to maintain records of people’s deeds. The festival holds particular importance for the Kayastha community, whose members worship pens, inkpots and account books while seeking blessings for knowledge, wisdom and virtue.
Will Banks Remain Open in Other States?
Bank branches in states other than Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh are scheduled to operate normally on November 11.
Customers in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra can visit their respective bank branches as usual, as Bhaiya Dooj is not a bank holiday in these locations. However, branches in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed for the occasion.
Are Banks Closed Today, November 10?
According to the RBI holiday calendar, several cities are observing bank holidays on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The closures are associated with Bali Pratipada, Govardhan Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year celebrations.
Bank branches in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur are among those observing the holiday.
Complete List of Bank Holidays in November 2026
Customers should also be aware of the other scheduled bank holidays during November. Here is the city-wise list of important closures:
| Date | Cities and reason |
|---|---|
| 10 November | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur – Bali Pratipada, Govardhan Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year. |
| 11 November | Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla – Bhaiya Dooj, Ningol Chakkouba, Lakshmi Puja and Chitragupta Jayanti. |
| 13 November | Shillong – Wangala Festival. |
| 16 November | Patna and Ranchi – Chhath Puja, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. |
| 20 November | Dehradun – Igas-Baghwal, a traditional festival celebrated in Uttarakhand. |
| 23 November | Shillong – Seng Kut Snem festival. |
| 24 November | Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jammu, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar – Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. |
Customers are advised to check the RBI’s state-wise bank holiday calendar before visiting a branch, as holidays differ across cities and states. Although physical bank branches may remain closed on designated holidays, customers can continue using available digital banking services, subject to service availability.