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Bank holidays in November 2026: Check when branches will remain shut in your state

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3 min read | Updated on October 30, 2026, 15:51 IST

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SUMMARY

The state-wise holiday schedule includes Nongkrem Dance, Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Wangala Festival, Chhath Puja, Igas-Bagwal, Seng Kut Snem, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima and Kanakadasa Jayanthi.

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Banks across India will remain closed for up to 16 days in November 2026 due to festivals, regional occasions and regular weekend holidays.

With the festive season continuing into November, banks across India will remain closed on 16 days during the month for festivals, regional occasions and regular weekend holidays.

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The number of holidays will vary from state to state, depending on local observances and the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar.

Customers planning branch visits for cash deposits, cheque clearance and other banking services should check the holiday schedule for their respective states in advance.

While branches will remain shut on designated holidays, digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking and UPI are generally expected to remain available.

Bank holidays in November 2026: Full list of state-wise holidays

Banks will observe holidays for several festivals and regional occasions in November, including Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Diwali-related celebrations and Kanakadasa Jayanthi.

November 2: Nongkrem Dance Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya on November 2 on account of the Nongkrem Dance, a traditional thanksgiving festival celebrated annually by the Khasi tribe.
November 9: Diwali, Laxmi Puja and Govardhan Puja Banks will remain closed in Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Sikkim, Manipur, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on November 9 for Diwali, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Govardhan Puja and Vishwakarma Day.
November 10: Diwali (Bali Pratipada) and regional New Year celebrations Banks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Sikkim will remain closed on November 10 for Diwali (Bali Pratipada), Deepawali (Govardhan Puja), Laxmi Puja and Vikram Samvant New Year Day.
November 11: Laxmi Puja and other regional festivals Banks will remain closed in Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh on November 11 for Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Ningol Chakkouba, Bhratridwitiya, Bhaidooj and Chitragupt Jayanti.
November 13: Wangala Festival Banks in Meghalaya will remain closed on November 13 for the Wangala Festival, post-harvest thanksgiving celebration by the Garo tribe in Meghalaya
November 16: Chhath Puja Banks in Bihar and Jharkhand will remain closed on November 16 for Chhath Puja, also observed as Surya Shashti Dala Chhath (Prath Arghya).
November 20: Igas-Bagwal Banks in Uttarakhand will remain closed on November 20 for Igas-Bagwal.
November 23: Seng Kut Snem Banks in Meghalaya will remain closed on November 23 for Seng Kut Snem.
November 24: Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartika Purnima Banks in Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will remain closed on November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima.
November 27: Kanakadasa Jayanthi Banks in Karnataka will remain closed on November 27 for Kanakadasa Jayanthi.

Banks will also remain closed on second and fourth Saturday (November 14 and 28) and all four Sunday (November 8, 15, 22 and 29).

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