Bank Holidays: The month of October is coming to an end, and with November, the festive season will gradually come to an end. People will return to their normal routines, but in the meantime, there is important information for every bank customer. Banks across the country will be closed for several days in the coming month of November 2025. Therefore, if you are planning any important banking work, it will be beneficial to know this list of holidays in advance.
RBI Releases Official List of Bank Holidays
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official list of bank holidays for the month of November 2025. This list has been prepared keeping in mind regional festivals, religious events, and weekly holidays in different states across the country. Since holiday dates vary in different states, customers should check the holidays according to their state. This will help them complete their financial tasks without any interruption.
Banks Closed on November 1
Banks will be closed in some parts of Karnataka and Uttarakhand on the first day of November, November 1. Karnataka will celebrate the Kannada Rajyotsava festival on this day, while some areas of Uttarakhand will celebrate the Igas-Bagwal festival. Consequently, bank branches will remain closed in Bengaluru and Dehradun, among other cities. Customers living in these areas should complete their banking work in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
Holiday on November 5th for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s list, banks will be closed in many parts of the country on November 5th. Important festivals like Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and Raas Purnima will be celebrated simultaneously. Banks will remain closed in cities like Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, and Srinagar. However, customers can transact their transactions through digital means such as UPI, net banking, or mobile banking during this period.
Digital Banking Will Remain Your Helpful Partner
Although bank branches will be closed during these holidays, digital banking services will remain fully operational. Customers can make transactions, pay bills, or even transfer funds through their mobile phones or laptops. This ensures that your important work isn’t disrupted despite the bank holiday. Therefore, using online services when planning your holidays is a wise move.
Don’t Forget to Get Important Things Done Before the Holidays
If you need to sign an important banking document, open an account, or clear a check, get it done before the November holidays. Branches being closed during the holidays can delay your work.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the list of holidays for November 2025 released by the Reserve Bank of India. Holidays may vary by state. Therefore, customers are advised to confirm the bank schedule in their area with the local branch or the official website.
