November 2026 is a festival-heavy month, so plan branch visits early. Here are the bank holidays as listed in RBI-based calendars. Holidays differ by state, so check your branch or the RBI holiday page before going.
Weekend closures (all states)
- Sundays: November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
- Second Saturday: November 14
- Fourth Saturday: November 28
Festival holidays in November 2026
- November 8 (Sunday): Diwali
- November 9 (Monday): Deepavali holiday in several states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana
- November 10: Bali Pratipada / New Year in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka
- November 11: Bhai Dooj in some northern and eastern cities
- November 13: Wangala festival, Shillong
- November 15–16: Chhath Puja in Bihar and Jharkhand (sources differ on the exact day)
- November 20: Igas-Bagwal, Dehradun
- November 23: Seng Kut Snem, Shillong
- November 24: Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima, in most states
- November 27: Kanakadasa Jayanti, Bengaluru
What still works on bank holidays
UPI, net banking, mobile banking and ATMs work as usual. Cheque clearing and branch services wait for the next working day, so pay important dues a day or two early.
Quick answers
Are banks closed on November 9, 2026? In several states, yes, for the Deepavali holiday. Check your state.
Is Guru Nanak Jayanti a bank holiday in 2026? Yes, November 24 in most states.
How many days are banks closed in November 2026? It depends on your state; weekends alone account for seven days.
Questions to think about
- Should India move to a five-day banking week, as unions have asked?
- With UPI everywhere, do branch holidays still matter for most people?
Sources: RBI-based holiday calendars as compiled by Bajaj Finserv, Asianet and others. Verify on rbi.org.in.
