Bank Holidays November 2026 will affect customers of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, with closures scheduled for weekends and regional festivals.
The month includes Diwali-related holidays, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti, along with the regular second and fourth Saturday closures.
The exact dates vary by state, so customers should check their local holiday calendar before visiting a branch.
Although physical bank branches will close on designated holidays, most digital banking services, including mobile banking, internet banking and UPI payments, are generally available.
Customers who need branch-based services should plan their visits around the relevant dates.
Bank Holidays November 2026: Important Dates
November begins with a Sunday on November 1. Other Sundays fall on November 8, 15, 22 and 29, when bank branches will remain closed for their regular weekly holiday.
The second Saturday falls on November 14, while the fourth Saturday falls on November 28. Banks across India generally remain closed on these two Saturdays under the standard banking holiday schedule.
Festival-related closures will vary according to the state and local banking circle.
Diwali falls on November 8, while additional holidays associated with Deepavali, Bali Pratipada and Bhai Dooj are listed in selected regions on November 9, 10 and 11.
Chhath Puja-related closures are listed in certain regions on November 15 and 16. Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima fall on November 24, while Kanakadasa Jayanti is observed on November 27 in Karnataka.
State-Wise Bank Holiday Schedule for November
The November holiday calendar includes different regional observances, which means a festival holiday in one state may not result in a closure in another.
On November 9, banks are listed as closed for Deepavali-related observances in selected regions, including Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
On November 10, Bali Pratipada and the Gujarati New Year are among the observances affecting selected banking circles.
November 11 includes Bhai Dooj and related observances in several regions. Customers should check the relevant state or banking-circle calendar because the applicable closure may differ between cities.
Chhath Puja-related holidays are particularly relevant for customers in Bihar and parts of eastern and northern India.
The dates and local observances can vary, so customers should verify whether their particular branch is scheduled to remain closed.
November 24 is an important date for customers in regions observing Guru Nanak Jayanti or Kartik Purnima.
The holiday is not observed uniformly across every state, making a state-wise check essential before scheduling branch visits.
Will SBI, HDFC, ICICI and Axis Bank Be Closed?
The Reserve Bank of India’s regional holiday framework applies to scheduled commercial banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank.
However, the exact closure schedule depends on the branch’s location and the applicable holiday notification.
Customers should not assume that all branches of these banks will close on every festival date mentioned in a general holiday list.
A bank may operate normally in one state while branches in another state remain closed for a regional observance.
Before visiting a branch, customers can check the relevant bank’s official holiday information or the RBI’s holiday calendar.
This is particularly important for services that require in-person assistance, such as updating account details, accessing lockers, submitting documents or completing certain banking formalities.
How to Manage Banking During November Holidays
Customers can reduce disruption by completing important branch-based transactions before a scheduled closure.
Those expecting to deposit documents, arrange demand drafts or carry out other time-sensitive activities should allow extra time around festival weekends.
Most routine digital transactions can continue during bank holidays.
Internet banking, mobile banking, UPI payments and many ATM services generally remain available, although specific services may experience maintenance periods or operational restrictions.
Cheque processing and other transactions that depend on banking operations may be delayed when branches or clearing services are closed.
Customers should therefore avoid leaving urgent payments until the last working day before a long holiday.
The November 2026 calendar includes several festival-related closures, but there is no single list that applies identically to every branch in India.
Checking the local holiday schedule is the safest way for customers to plan their banking activities and avoid unnecessary trips.
