November 2026 Bank Holidays: Check The Complete List Of Important Dates And Regional Closures

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Planning a bank visit in November 2026? Checking the bank holiday calendar in advance can help you avoid last-minute changes to your plans. While some holidays apply across the country, others depend on the state or city where a branch is located. Knowing which dates may affect banking services can help you organise your visits and complete essential work without unnecessary delays.

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November 2026 Bank Holidays: Full List

The following dates have regional closures scheduled during November 2026:

• November 9, Monday: Diwali, Lakshmi Puja and Govardhan Puja-related holidays in Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Imphal, Jaipur, Kanpur and Lucknow.
• November 10, Tuesday: Diwali (Bali Pratipada), Govardhan Puja and regional New Year observances in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur.
• November 11, Wednesday: Lakshmi Puja, Ningol Chakkouba, Bhai Dooj and Chitragupt Jayanti-related holidays in Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla.
• November 13, Friday: Wangala Festival in Shillong.
• November 16, Monday: Chhath Puja in Patna and Ranchi.
• November 20, Friday: Igas-Bagwal in Dehradun.
• November 23, Monday: Seng Kut Snem in Shillong.
• November 24, Tuesday: Guru Nanak Jayanti, Karthika Purnima and Rahas Purnima in several cities.
• November 27, Friday: Kanakadasa Jayanthi in Bengaluru.

These are regional closures rather than nationwide bank holidays. The applicable cities differ by date.

Weekend Bank Holidays in November

Banks will also remain closed on all Sundays in November: November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The second Saturday falls on November 14, while the fourth Saturday falls on November 28. These Saturday closures apply under the established banking holiday arrangement.

What Customers Should Know

Bank branches may be closed on designated holidays, but digital services such as UPI, mobile banking and internet banking generally continue to operate. Customers who need in-person assistance, cheque-related services or branch-based transactions should plan ahead, as processing times may be affected by closures.

Before visiting a branch, check the Reserve Bank of India or the bank's own holiday notice for the relevant city.

With several regional festivals and weekend closures in November 2026, checking the local calendar in advance can help customers avoid unnecessary trips and plan their banking transactions efficiently.