If you’re planning to visit a bank on Wednesday, November 5, make sure to check in advance.
Banks across India will remain closed in several cities due to important festivals and holidays.
Visiting without checking could mean wasted trips and delays in banking tasks.
Why Are Banks Closed?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced bank holidays on November 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, also called Prakash Parv. Additionally, Kartik Purnima, another major festival, will be celebrated nationwide.
Both festivals are culturally and spiritually significant in India.
Cities With Bank Holidays
Banks will remain closed in multiple cities, including:
Chandigarh
Mumbai
Jaipur
Lucknow
Kolkata
Bhopal
Ranchi
Dehradun
Jammu
Hyderabad
Delhi
Other cities may also observe holidays depending on local customs.
How RBI Announces Holidays
The RBI publishes a calendar each year listing all bank holidays.
These include national holidays and special holidays requested by individual states.
Checking this calendar can help you plan your banking activities without inconvenience.
