November 2026 Bank Holidays in India: State-Wise Closure Dates

Bank branches throughout India will observe several holidays in November 2026, with closures varying by state due to regional festivals and special occasions. Customers planning to visit their local branches should consult the state-specific holiday schedules, as bank holidays are not uniform across the country.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its official holiday calendar, indicating that banks will close on multiple dates during the month. These dates are November 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 20, 23, 24, and 27, depending on the location and occasion being observed.

Key festival-related bank holidays in November 2026

The holidays coincide with a range of cultural and religious celebrations including Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Wangala Festival, Chhath Puja, Igas-Bagwal, Seng Kut Snem, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Karthika Purnima, and Kanakadasa Jayanthi.

It is also important to note that the second and fourth Saturdays are recognized as public holidays for all scheduled and non-scheduled banks across India. Other Saturdays such as the first, third, and occasional fifth Saturdays typically remain working days unless specifically mentioned in the RBI calendar.

Detailed breakdown of November 2026 bank holidays by date and state

• November 9: Banks will be closed in Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Manipur, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. This closure honors Diwali, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Govardhan Puja, and Vishwakarma Day.
• November 10: Bank branches in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Sikkim will observe closures for Diwali (Bali Pratipada), Deepawali (Govardhan Puja), Laxmi Puja, and Vikram Samvat New Year Day.
• November 11: Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh will see bank closures for Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Ningol Chakkouba, Bhratridwitiya, Bhaidooj, and Chitragupt Jayanti.
• November 13: Meghalaya banks will close for the Wangala festival.
• November 16: Bihar and Jharkhand will observe bank holidays for Chhath Puja and Surya Shashti Dala Chhath (Prath Arghya).
• November 20: Banks in Uttarakhand will be closed due to Igas-Bagwal celebrations.
• November 23: Meghalaya will have bank holidays for Seng Kut Snem.
• November 24: Closure will affect a wide range of states including Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh, marking Guru Nanak Jayanti, Karthika Purnima, and Rahas Purnima.
• November 27: Banks in Karnataka will close in observance of Kanakadasa Jayanthi.

Weekend closures and digital banking options

In addition to these state-specific holidays, all banks across India will be closed on Sundays throughout November 2026, specifically on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. The second Saturday (November 14) and fourth Saturday (November 28) will also be non-working days for banks.

Despite these branch closures, customers can continue to perform banking transactions using digital platforms such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile banking, internet banking, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). These services remain operational even on days when physical branches are closed, providing uninterrupted access to essential banking functions.

This schedule is part of the RBI’s routine framework for holidays that reflect regional diversity and cultural observances across India’s many states and territories. Staying informed about these dates helps customers plan their banking activities better and avoid inconvenience during festive and public holidays.