Bank Holidays In November 2026: Check RBI Calendar For Diwali, Chhath Puja And More

Understanding November Bank Schedules

Planning a bank visit requires checking the holiday calendar to avoid inconvenience when depositing cheques, collecting demand drafts, or accessing lockers. According to reports based on the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar for November 2026, banks will observe multiple closures during the month. These holidays vary by state and city depending on regional festivals and observances, alongside regular weekend closures.

Since festival-related holidays do not apply nationwide, branch closures depend entirely on the specific location. Customers are advised to verify the schedule for their local branch before planning a physical visit.

Weekend and Regular Closures

In addition to festival observances, banks will remain closed on all Sundays and the designated second and fourth Saturdays of the month:

• Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29: Sundays (All over India)
• Nov 14: Second Saturday (All over India)
• Nov 28: Fourth Saturday (All over India)

These regular closures apply nationwide, unlike festival dates which differ by region.

Festival-Wise City Closures

Regional celebrations will prompt specific branch closures throughout the month:

• Nov 2: Nongkrem Dance (Shillong)
• Nov 9: Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja, Vishwakarma Day (Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Imphal, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Raipur)
• Nov 10: Diwali (Bali Pratipada), Govardhan Puja, Vikram Samvant New Year Day (Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai, Nagpur)
• Nov 11: Laxmi Puja, Ningol Chakkouba, Bhaidooj, Chitragupt Jayanti (Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla)
• Nov 13: Wangala Festival (Shillong)
• Nov 16: Chhath Puja / Surya Shashti (Patna, Ranchi)
• Nov 20: Igas-Bagwal (Dehradun)
• Nov 23: Seng Kut Snem (Shillong)
• Nov 24: Guru Nanak Jayanti, Karthika Purnima (Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, Srinagar)
• Nov 27: Kanakadasa Jayanthi (Bengaluru)

Digital Banking and Practical Implications

Physical branch operations remain suspended on notified holidays, but digital banking channels generally continue to function for online transactions. However, services requiring physical branch presence—such as locker access, certain cash transactions, cheque processing, and documentation—must be scheduled on working days.

*Verify the official RBI calendar and local branch notifications to confirm operating hours before heading out.*