Why It Matters
Branches of banks across india follow the holiday calendar laid down by the bank OF INDIA' target='_blank' title='reserve bank of india-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>reserve bank of india (RBI). If you intend to do in-person bank work (e.g., opening an account, submitting documents, getting a bank draft, etc.), you need to plan around these days because the branches will be closed. Online/digital banking and ATMs will typically work, but branch services will not.
📅 November 2025: When Banks Are Closed
Here are some of the key dates and types of holidays:
Regular weekly holidays
· All Sundays — e.g. november 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 in many places.
· Banks are also closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. For november 2025, that means:
o 8 november (2nd Saturday)
o 22 november (4th Saturday)
Public/Regional Holidays
Some of the festivals or special regional holidays when banks will be closed (state-wise) include:
· 1 november (Saturday) – e.g., kannada Rajyothsava (Karnataka), Diwali-amavasya in some states.
· 5 november (Wednesday) – Guru Nanak Jayanti (in many states) and other festivals.
· 7 november (Friday) – In some states (e.g., Wangala festival in Meghalaya) banks will be closed.
· 8 november (Saturday) – Aside from being the 2nd Saturday, some states observe local holidays (e.g., Kanakadasa Jayanti in Karnataka).
Total number of days closed
Depending on state and local festivals, banks may be closed for around 12-15 days in november when you count Sundays, 2nd/4th Saturdays, and regional holidays.
🔍 What You Should Do / Checklist
Because of the closures, if you have important bank-work (visiting branch, submitting documents, getting certified copies, etc.), follow these tips:
· Plan ahead: Check your branch’s state holiday list for november and schedule your visit on a working day.
· Complete urgent tasks before holiday dates (especially around 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov) if your branch is in your state.
· Use wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital alternatives: If you cannot visit the branch, many services can be done online (net-banking, mobile app, UPI). Branch closure doesn’t affect wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital services.
· Avoid submitting time-sensitive forms close to holidays: For example, if something needs branch verification, avoid doing it just before a long weekend because the processing may get delayed.
· Check for local holiday variations: While there are national/regular holidays, many regional observances mean your state may have extra closures. Always refer to your state’s list.
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