If you are planning to visit a bank this week to deposit a cheque, withdraw cash or update your passbook, make sure to check the bank holiday calendar first. Otherwise, you may have to return disappointed.
November is packed with festivals and celebrations across the country. Several banks will remain closed in different states due to festivals such as Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Here is a look at the bank holidays scheduled between November 2 and 8, along with the complete holiday list for the month.
When Will Banks Remain Closed This Week?
Customers can expect normal banking operations in most parts of the country during the first week of November.
- November 2 (Monday): Banks will remain closed in Shillong, Meghalaya, on account of Nongkrem Dance. Banks in other parts of the country will remain open.
- November 3 to 7 (Tuesday to Saturday): Banks will operate normally across most states.
- November 8 (Sunday): All public and private sector banks, including SBI, HDFC, ICICI and PNB, will remain closed due to the weekly holiday.
Complete Bank Holiday List for November 2026
Here is the list of scheduled bank holidays across different cities:
| Date | Occasion | Cities/States |
|---|---|---|
| November 9 | Diwali/Govardhan Puja | Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow and others |
| November 10 | Lakshmi Puja/Diwali celebrations | Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Dehradun and others |
| November 11 | Bhai Dooj/Chitragupta Jayanti | Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla, Imphal and others |
| November 13 | Wangala Festival | Shillong |
| November 14 | Second Saturday | Across India |
| November 15 | Sunday | Across India |
| November 16 | Chhath Puja | Patna and Ranchi |
| November 20 | Igas-Bagwal | Dehradun |
| November 22 | Sunday | Across India |
| November 23 | Seng Kut Snem | Shillong |
| November 24 | Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartik Purnima | Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kanpur, Bhopal and others |
| November 27 | Kanakadasa Jayanti | Bengaluru |
| November 28 | Fourth Saturday | Across India |
| November 29 | Sunday | Across India |
Banking Services That Will Remain Available
Even when bank branches are closed, customers do not need to worry about essential banking transactions. Most digital banking services will continue to operate.
- UPI payments through Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm will remain available round the clock.
- Mobile banking and internet banking services will continue.
- Customers can withdraw cash through ATMs.
- Cash deposit machines can be used wherever available.
- Online money transfers will continue even on bank holidays.
Customers should remember that bank holidays vary from state to state and city to city. Therefore, it is advisable to check the official holiday calendar of your respective bank before visiting a branch.
Planning banking activities in advance can help customers avoid unnecessary delays and make better use of digital banking facilities.