Bank holidays next week across several Indian cities will take effect on November 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. The closures will vary by state and city due to festivals, including Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Laxmi Puja, Bhaidooj and the Wangala Festival, along with the regular second Saturday and Sunday holidays.
Key Highlights
- Banks will remain closed on November 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15, with city-wise variations.
- Bank branches are expected to remain open on November 12, while digital banking services will generally be available during holidays.
Customers of State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other lenders should check the applicable holiday schedule before visiting their branches. Digital banking facilities, including UPI, mobile banking and internet banking, will generally remain available during branch holidays.
Bank Holidays from November 9 to November 15, 2026
The RBI holiday calendar lists the following bank closures for the second week of November. The dates and locations are:
| Date | Day | Cities where banks will remain closed | Occasion |
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| November 9 | Monday | Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow and Raipur | Diwali/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Govardhan Puja and Vishwakarma Day |
| November 10 | Tuesday | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur | Diwali (Bali Pratipada), Govardhan Puja, Laxmi Puja and Vikram Samvant New Year Day |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla | Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Ningol Chakkouba, Bhratridwitiya, Bhaidooj and Chitragupt Jayanti |
| November 13 | Friday | Shillong | Wangala Festival |
| November 14 | Saturday | Across India | Second Saturday |
| November 15 | Sunday | Across India | Weekly Sunday holiday |
The November 9, 10, 11 and 13 closures are applicable only to the cities listed for the respective dates. Banks will remain closed across India on November 14 and 15 on account of the regular weekly holiday schedule.
Will Banks Remain Open on November 12?
Yes. According to the RBI holiday calendar, no bank holiday has been specified for Thursday, November 12, 2026. Bank branches are therefore expected to operate normally across the country on this date.
However, customers should confirm the working status of their local branches before visiting, as bank holidays may differ across states and cities.
Are Banks Open on November 7, 2026?
Yes. November 7, 2026, is the first Saturday of the month, which is a regular working day for banks across most parts of India.
Under RBI guidelines, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, in addition to Sundays and applicable state-specific holidays.
What Are the Different Categories of RBI Bank Holidays?
The Reserve Bank of India classifies bank holidays under three broad categories:
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Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act: These holidays affect the availability of certain banking services, including cheque-related transactions and branch operations.
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RTGS holidays: These are days on which Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) transactions are not processed through bank branches.
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Account-closing holidays: These generally apply on April 1 each year for the annual closing of bank accounts.
Do Online Banking Services Remain Available During Bank Holidays?
Yes. Although physical bank branches may remain closed on designated holidays, customers can generally access digital banking services, including UPI, internet banking, mobile banking, NEFT, RTGS and ATM facilities.
Customers can use these channels to transfer funds, make bill payments, check account balances and carry out other eligible transactions without visiting a branch.
However, services that require physical branch access, including certain cheque-related and in-person banking activities, may be unavailable on holidays. Customers should also check with their banks for any service-specific restrictions or processing timelines.
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What Should Bank Customers Keep in Mind?
Customers planning branch visits or transactions involving physical documentation should check the RBI holiday calendar and their bank's local branch schedule in advance. While digital payments and fund-transfer facilities generally remain accessible, branch-dependent services may be affected by the Bank holiday schedule.
