Bank Holidays November 2026 will affect customers planning branch visits between November 14 and November 22, with several closures scheduled across different parts of India.
The holiday calendar includes the second Saturday, Sunday, Chhath Puja and the regional festival of Igas-Bagwal.
Customers of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB, Canara Bank, Axis Bank and other lenders should check their local holiday schedule before visiting a branch.
However, these closures will not apply uniformly across the country because some festival holidays are restricted to particular cities and states.
Bank Holidays November 2026: Complete Schedule
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares the bank holiday calendar based on national holidays, regional festivals and other notified occasions.
Apart from these holidays, banks across India generally remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and every Sunday.
Here is the schedule of important bank closures between November 14 and November 22, 2026.
November 14, Saturday: Banks across India will remain closed because it is the second Saturday of the month.
November 15, Sunday: All bank branches will remain closed due to the regular Sunday holiday.
November 16, Monday: Banks in Patna, Bihar, and Ranchi, Jharkhand, will remain closed for Chhath Puja and Surya Shashti Dala Chhath (Prath Arghya).
November 17, Tuesday: No additional RBI-listed bank holiday is scheduled for this date. Banks in most locations are expected to operate normally.
November 18, Wednesday: Banks are expected to remain open across the country under the regular banking schedule.
November 19, Thursday: No general or regional bank holiday is listed for this date.
November 20, Friday: Bank branches in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, will remain closed for Igas-Bagwal.
November 21, Saturday: Banks will remain open because it is the third Saturday of the month.
November 22, Sunday: All banks across India will remain closed for the weekly holiday.
Why Will Banks Remain Closed on November 16?
Chhath Puja is one of the major festivals celebrated in Bihar and Jharkhand. Devotees worship the Sun God and offer prayers during the festival, which is particularly significant in eastern India.
On November 16, banks in Patna and Ranchi will observe a holiday for Chhath Puja and Surya Shashti Dala Chhath (Prath Arghya).
For customers in these cities, the closure will extend the weekend break.
With November 14 being the second Saturday and November 15 a Sunday, bank branches will remain closed for three consecutive days from November 14 to November 16.
However, customers in other cities should not assume that the same three-day closure applies to their branches. The November 16 holiday is location-specific.
Igas-Bagwal Holiday on November 20
Another important regional bank holiday is scheduled for November 20 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, for Igas-Bagwal.
Also known as Budhi Diwali, Igas-Bagwal is a traditional festival celebrated in Uttarakhand. It is observed eleven days after Diwali and holds cultural significance in the state’s hill regions.
Bank branches in Dehradun will remain closed on this occasion, while branches in other locations are expected to follow their respective banking schedules.
Customers planning important banking work in Uttarakhand should check whether their particular branch is covered by the regional holiday.
Which Banking Services Will Remain Available?
Even when physical bank branches are closed, customers can continue using several digital banking facilities.
UPI payments, mobile banking and internet banking generally remain available during regular bank holidays.
Customers can also use ATMs for cash withdrawals, balance enquiries and other supported services.
NEFT and RTGS transactions are also available through electronic banking channels on bank holidays, subject to the applicable operating arrangements.
However, services requiring physical branch visits may have to wait until the next working day.
Customers should also remember that cheque-related processing and other branch-dependent services may be affected by bank holidays.
Those planning cash deposits, withdrawals involving branch assistance, document submissions or other important banking work should complete them in advance.
It is also important to distinguish between a bank holiday and a general restriction on digital payments. A branch closure does not automatically mean that UPI or online banking services will stop working.
Before visiting a bank, customers should check the RBI holiday calendar and their bank’s local branch notifications to avoid unnecessary travel.
