If you were planning to visit your bank this week, take note: most bank branches across india will be closed on Wednesday, november 5, 2025. This midweek holiday is due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima, two important festivals celebrated nationwide.
📌 1. Which Banks Will Be Closed?
· All public sector banks (SBI, punjab National bank, bank of Baroda, etc.)
· Most private sector banks (HDFC bank, ICICI bank, Axis bank, etc.)
· Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Cooperative Banks
💡 Tip: ATMs will remain operational, but branch-specific services such as cheque deposits, withdrawals over counter, and form submissions will not be available.
🎉 2. Why Is november 5 a bank Holiday?
1. Guru Nanak Jayanti:
o Celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru.
o It is a public holiday in many states, including punjab, Haryana, and Delhi.
2. Kartik Purnima:
o Marks the full moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik.
o Widely celebrated across india, especially in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
· RBI’s Holiday Notification: 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 regularly issues a calendar of banking holidays for each quarter, and november 5 is officially listed.
⏱️ 3. services That May Be Affected
· Branch banking: Account-related services, cheque deposits, withdrawals over counters, loan applications
· Clearing of cheques: Delays may occur due to bank closure
· Government payments: Pension, subsidies, or other direct benefits may be credited a day later
· Online banking & mobile banking: Usually unaffected, transactions can still be processed
💡 Pro Tip: Plan urgent banking needs a day in advance to avoid last-minute delays.
📍 4. States Where Banks Are Likely to Observe the Holiday
· Punjab
· Haryana
· Delhi
· Uttar Pradesh
· Madhya Pradesh
· Odisha
· maharashtra (some branches)
Note: Holidays may vary by state; always check your bank’s official website or branch notice for confirmation.
✅ 5. Key Takeaways
· Date: Wednesday, november 5, 2025
· Reason: Guru Nanak Jayanti & Kartik Purnima
· Affected: Most public and private sector banks, RRBs, and cooperative banks
· Services unaffected: ATMs, online banking, UPI payments
📌 Tip: Schedule branch visits or cheque deposits before november 5 to avoid any inconvenience.
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