If you have important banking work planned in November 2026, it is advisable to check the holiday calendar before visiting your bank. Several festivals, including Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti, will be observed during the month, resulting in bank closures across different states.
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed on several dates in November due to regional festivals and religious occasions. Apart from these holidays, regular Sunday closures and the second and fourth Saturdays will also affect banking services.
It is important to remember that not every holiday applies nationwide. Bank closures will depend on the state and local festival being observed. Here is the complete list of bank holidays for November 2026.
Bank Holidays in November 2026: State-Wise Dates
Banks will observe holidays on the following dates during November:
November 2: Banks in Meghalaya will remain closed on account of the Nongkrem Dance festival.
November 9: Banking services will be suspended in Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Manipur, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh due to Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Vishwakarma Divas.
November 10: Banks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Sikkim will remain closed for Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year celebrations.
November 11: Banks in Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh will observe holidays for Lakshmi Puja, Ningol Chakouba, Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Jayanti.
November 13: Banks in Meghalaya will remain closed for the Wangala Festival.
November 16: Banking operations in Bihar and Jharkhand will be affected due to Chhath Puja.
November 20: Banks in Uttarakhand will remain closed on the occasion of the Igas-Bagwal festival.
November 23: Banks in Meghalaya will observe a holiday for the Seng Kut Snem festival.
November 24: Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima and Rahas Purnima will result in bank closures in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu, Nagaland, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Srinagar.
November 27: Banks in Karnataka will remain closed for Kanakadasa Jayanti.
November 28: Banks across the country will remain closed because it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
November 29: Banks will remain closed nationwide due to the regular Sunday holiday.
Second and Fourth Saturday Bank Holidays in November
Apart from festival-related holidays, banks in India follow the RBI’s regular Saturday holiday schedule.
Under the existing guidelines, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In November 2026, these holidays fall on:
- November 14 – Second Saturday
- November 28 – Fourth Saturday
Banks will also remain closed on all Sundays during the month.
Important Things to Know Before Visiting a Bank
Customers should remember that bank holidays vary from one state to another. A festival holiday in one state does not necessarily mean that banks will remain closed throughout the country.
Before visiting a branch, check the RBI holiday calendar or confirm the applicable dates with your local bank. Customers can also use available online banking, mobile banking and UPI services for eligible transactions during branch holidays.
Planning banking activities in advance can help avoid unnecessary visits and delays in completing important financial work.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only and is based on the November 2026 bank holiday details provided in the source material. Bank holidays may vary depending on state-specific notifications and RBI guidelines. Readers are advised to verify the applicable holidays with the RBI or their respective banks before planning branch visits.