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Planning bank work this November? Check the RBI’s updated holiday list as banks will be closed on select dates for festivals and weekends
If you live in Bengaluru, Dehradun, or Shillong, do check the local holiday schedule as these cities observe additional state-specific holidays.
If you have any important banking work in November 2025, it’s wise to plan ahead. While November has fewer holidays compared to October, there are still several days when banks will remain closed.
Across the country, banks may be shut for 9 to 10 days, including Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and a few state-specific holidays for regional festivals.
Digital and online banking services will, however, remain fully operational during these holidays. So, you can continue to manage most transactions without interruption.
Key Bank Holidays In November 2025
- November 1 (Saturday): Banks closed in Bengaluru for Kannada Rajyotsava and in Dehradun for Igas-Bagwal.
- November 2 (Sunday): Nationwide holiday.
- November 5 (Wednesday): Banks closed across India for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima.
- November 7 (Friday): Banks closed in Shillong for the Wangala Festival.
- November 8 (Saturday): Second Saturday – nationwide holiday. Banks in Bengaluru also closed for Kanakadasa Jayanti.
- November 9, 16, 23, and 30 (Sundays): Nationwide holidays.
- November 22 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday – nationwide holiday.
How It Affects You
Altogether, banks could remain closed for 9 to 10 days in November. If you need to deposit a cheque, update your passbook, or handle cash-related work, make sure to do so on working days, as these services won’t be available at branches during holidays.
However, you can still access digital banking, mobile apps, and ATMs, which operate 24/7. If any important transaction, such as a loan instalment, recurring deposit, or investment maturity, falls on a holiday, it will be processed on the next working day, in line with RBI regulations.
Plan Ahead And Go Digital
It’s best to complete your key transactions a day or two before a holiday to avoid delays. Thanks to the convenience of digital banking, you can easily transfer funds, pay bills, and manage accounts from home.
If you live in Bengaluru, Dehradun, or Shillong, do check the local holiday schedule as these cities observe additional state-specific holidays. For everyone else, the main closures will be on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
So, plan your branch visits accordingly — and use online services to stay ahead of the rush.
October 28, 2025, 13:24 IST
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