Bank Holidays November 2026: Bank customers planning to visit their branches next month should check the holiday calendar before scheduling important transactions. November includes several major festivals, such as Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti, which may affect banking operations in different parts of India.

According to a report published on October 27, 2026, banks could observe as many as 15 holidays during November when regional festivals, Sundays and scheduled Saturday closures are counted.

However, banks will not remain closed for 15 days in every city. The actual number of holidays depends on the state, the applicable RBI holiday schedule and the location of the branch.

Online banking, UPI and ATM services are generally available even when bank branches are closed, although certain transactions may be delayed.

Complete Bank Holiday List for November 2026

The following calendar combines Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and regional festival holidays. Festival-related closures apply only in the specified locations.

Important: The dates above represent 15 distinct holiday dates across different locations, not 15 closures for every bank branch. Some published calendars differ on the city assigned to the November 23 holiday, so customers should verify local applicability through their bank or RBI.

November 2026 Bank Holiday Calendar

Sunday / scheduled Saturday

Regional festival

Regional holidays are not observed by every bank branch.

When Will Banks Be Closed for Diwali 2026?

Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026, which is already a regular weekly bank holiday.

Additional Diwali-related holidays fall on November 9, 10 and 11 in different states.

For example, banks in Jaipur are listed for a holiday on November 9, while Mumbai observes a Diwali-related holiday on November 10.

Some cities may also have holidays for Bhai Dooj or related celebrations on November 11.

Customers should confirm the exact dates applicable to their city rather than assuming that all banks will close for three consecutive days.

Are Banks Closed on November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti?

November 24, 2026, is an important regional bank holiday on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima and related observances.

Bank closures are listed for several major cities, including New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jammu, Raipur and Ranchi.

The holiday is not necessarily applicable to every city in India.

Which Saturdays Are Bank Holidays in November?

Under the RBI's established banking schedule, banks generally remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

For November 2026, these dates are:

• November 14: Second Saturday
• November 28: Fourth Saturday

The first, third and fifth Saturdays are ordinarily working days unless a separate holiday applies.

Will UPI, ATMs and Online Banking Work During Holidays?

Most digital banking services continue to operate during bank holidays.

Customers can generally use UPI for payments, mobile banking for transfers and ATMs for cash withdrawals.

NEFT and RTGS are also available around the clock under the applicable RBI arrangements.

However, some services requiring manual branch processing may be delayed until the next working day.

Cheque clearing and certain branch-dependent requests can also be affected by local holidays.

How to Check the Official RBI Holiday Calendar

Customers can confirm bank holidays through the Reserve Bank of India's website.

Visit Reserve Bank of India and open the Holidays section.

Select the relevant month, year and regional office or location to see the applicable list.

For services such as cash deposits, account updates, demand drafts or loan documentation, it is advisable to check with the specific bank branch before visiting.

Conclusion

November 2026 includes several regional bank holidays connected with Diwali, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti and other festivals.

When these are combined with Sundays and scheduled Saturday closures, the national calendar contains 15 distinct holiday dates.

However, the number of days a particular branch remains closed will be lower in most locations.

Customers should check the RBI's city-wise calendar and complete branch-dependent transactions before the relevant holidays.

Sources: RBI holiday calendar as reported by Business Today, NDTV Profit and regional bank holiday listings for November 2026. Individual branch schedules should be confirmed through RBI or the respective bank.