Bank Holiday on November 14 will affect customers planning to visit bank branches across India, as all public and private sector banks will remain closed on Saturday.
The closure applies to major lenders, including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Bank of Baroda.
The reason for the nationwide closure is that November 14 falls on the second Saturday of the month.
Under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) banking holiday rules, banks across the country remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Customers planning cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque-related work or other branch-based services should complete their transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Bank Holiday on November 14: Why Are Banks Closed?
The RBI has established a common banking holiday schedule under which banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, along with every Sunday.
These rules apply to scheduled and non-scheduled banks across the country.
Since November 14, 2026, is the second Saturday, bank branches will not provide regular counter services on that day.
The closure is not limited to government-owned banks. Private sector lenders, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, will also observe the holiday.
The November 14 closure is a regular second-Saturday holiday, rather than a separate state-specific festival holiday.
Is the Bank Holiday Connected to Chhath Puja?
The November bank holiday schedule also includes Chhath Puja-related closures, but customers should understand that the dates are different.
November 14 is the second Saturday, while November 15 falls on Sunday. Banks in Bihar and Jharkhand will also remain closed on November 16 on account of Chhath Puja.
Chhath Puja is an important festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe rituals, offer prayers and make offerings to the setting and rising Sun during the festival.
Therefore, customers in Bihar and Jharkhand should consider the additional regional holiday when planning branch visits around these dates.
Bank Holiday Dates in November 2026
Apart from the regular weekend closures, several regional festivals and religious observances will affect banking operations in different parts of India during November.
The important remaining bank holiday dates include November 13 for Wangala Festival in Meghalaya, November 16 for Chhath Puja in Bihar and Jharkhand, November 20 for Igas-Bagwal in Uttarakhand and November 23 for Seng Kut Snem in Meghalaya.
Banks in several states will also remain closed on November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti, Karthika Purnima and other regional observances. On November 27, bank branches in Karnataka will observe a holiday for Kanakadasa Jayanti.
November 28 will be another nationwide bank holiday because it is the fourth Saturday of the month. November 29 will also be a Sunday holiday across India.
However, regional holidays do not apply uniformly across the country. Customers should check the holiday schedule applicable to their city before visiting a branch.
 Which Banking Services Will Remain Available?
Although physical bank branches will remain closed on November 14, customers can continue using several digital banking services.
UPI payments, mobile banking applications, internet banking and ATM services will generally remain available during the holiday.
Customers can use these facilities for routine payments, money transfers, balance enquiries and cash withdrawals.
Digital fund transfer facilities such as NEFT and RTGS are also available beyond regular branch working hours, although individual transactions may be subject to service availability or scheduled maintenance.
However, services that require a physical visit to a bank branch, including certain document submissions, cash counter transactions and cheque-related activities, may have to wait until the next working day.
Customers who need to complete important banking work should plan ahead rather than depend entirely on branch services during the holiday period.
