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Bank Holidays in November 2026: Check the Complete List of State-Wise Closures in India

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 31 Oct 2026, 6:53 pm IST
As per the RBI holiday calendar, banks in India will remain closed for 7 to 10 days in November 2026, depending on the state, including Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
Bank Holidays in November 2026
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November 2026 will see bank holidays across India due to regional festivals, Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays. Customers planning branch visits should check the holiday schedule applicable to their state to avoid inconvenience. 

The RBI holiday calendar outlines both nationwide and state-specific bank closures. While festival-related holidays apply only to certain states or regions, Sunday breaks and second and fourth Saturday closures are observed across the country. Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming bank holidays in November 2026: 

Date Day Holiday State(s) / Region(s) 
November 1 Sunday Weekly Holiday Nationwide 
November 8 Sunday Weekly Holiday Nationwide 
November 9 Monday Diwali / Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) / Govardhan Pooja / Vishwakarma Day Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Manipur, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh 
November 10 Tuesday Diwali (Bali Pratipada) / Deepawali (Govardhan Puja) / Laxmi Puja / Vikram Samvat New Year Day Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Sikkim 
November 11 Wednesday Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) / Ningol Chakkouba / Bhratridwitiya / Bhaidooj / Chitragupt Jayanti Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh 
November 13 Friday Wangala Festival Meghalaya 
November 14 Saturday Second Saturday Nationwide 
November 15 Sunday Weekly Holiday Nationwide 
November 16 Monday Chhath Puja / Surya Shashti Dala Chhath (Prath Arghya) Bihar, Jharkhand 
November 20 Friday Igas-Bagwal Uttarakhand 
November 22 Sunday Weekly Holiday Nationwide 
November 23 Monday Seng Kut Snem Meghalaya 
November 24 Tuesday Guru Nanak Jayanti / Karthika Purnima / Rahas Purnima Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh 
November 27 Friday Kanakadasa Jayanthi Karnataka 
November 28 Saturday Fourth Saturday Nationwide 
November 29 Sunday Weekly Holiday Nationwide 

While physical bank branches will remain closed on the applicable dates, customers can continue to access essential services through ATMs, UPI, internet banking, and mobile banking platforms. 

November 2026 will feature several bank holidays across different states, primarily due to regional festivals such as Diwali, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Wangala, and Kanakadasa Jayanthi. Planning branch-related banking activities in advance can help customers avoid inconvenience. 

Read More: Delhi Railway Reservation Counters to Face Diwali Closures on November 8, 2026; Check Full List and Timings!! 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.   

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. 

Published on: Oct 31, 2026, 1:23 PM IST

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