Bank Holidays: Banks will be closed for 11 days in November, see the list here

Bank Holidays: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a list of bank holidays every month. According to the RBI list, banks across India will be closed for several days in November 2025. According to the notification, banks across the country will be closed for a total of 11 days, which includes both public and regional holidays, as well as regular weekend holidays, all Sundays, and the second and fourth Saturdays.

Also Read: How much gold you can keep in a bank locker? Know the RBI rules Many bank branches will be closed on these dates, so customers are advised to plan their cash withdrawals, check clearances, and personal banking tasks in advance. However, online banking, mobile banking, and ATM services will remain operational throughout the month, ensuring uninterrupted access to digital financial services. However, not every holiday will be the same across India. Bank closures vary by state and region, depending on local festivals and celebrations.

Bank Holidays in November 2025

November 1, 2025 (Saturday): Public and private sector banks will be closed in Karnataka on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava. Kannada State Formation Day is celebrated with great pride. Banks in Uttarakhand will also be closed on the occasion of Igas-Baghwal, also known as Budhi Deepavali, which marks the regional Diwali celebration. November 2, 2025 (Sunday): All banks across India will be closed on account of the weekly Sunday holiday. November 5, 2025 (Wednesday): Banks will be closed in most parts of the country to commemorate several festivals, including Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and Rahasya Purnima. Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, is celebrated with prayers and community service programs across the country. Also Read: RBI major step for India's financial self-reliance, brought back 64 tons of gold held abroad

November 6, 2025 (Thursday): Banks in Shillong will be closed for the Nongkrem Dance Festival. This is a traditional Khasi festival expressing gratitude for a good harvest and peace in the community. November 7, 2025 (Friday): After the Nongkrem holiday, banks in Shillong will be closed again for the Wangala festival. Wangala festival is a major harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. November 8, 2025 (Saturday): This day will be the second Saturday, a general holiday for banks across India. In Bengaluru, banks will also celebrate Kanakadasa Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the revered saint-poet Kanakadasa. November 9, 2025 (Sunday): Weekly Sunday holiday, banks will be closed across the country. November 16, 2025 (Sunday): Weekly Sunday holiday November 22, 2025 (Saturday): As per RBI rules, banks across the country will be closed for the fourth Saturday. November 23, 2025 (Sunday): Weekly Sunday holiday November 30, 2025 (Sunday): Last Sunday of the month; banks will be closed.