November 2026 will be a festive month with several important bank holidays across India, including Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. While banks remain closed on these dates, online channels like UPI, NEFT, IMPS, and mobile banking apps will function as usual.
List of Bank Holidays in India for November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable States / Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Most States (Date may vary) |
| November 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Govardhan Puja | Northern & Western India |
| November 5, 2026 | Thursday | Bhai Dooj | Northern India |
| November 7, 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Chhath Puja | Bihar, UP, Jharkhand |
| November 14, 2026 | Saturday | Children’s Day / Guru Nanak Jayanti | Nationwide (Guru Nanak Jayanti – Punjab, Delhi) |
| November 15, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| November 22, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
| November 23, 2026 | Monday | Seng Kut Snem | Meghalaya |
| November 28, 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday | All Banks |
| November 29, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend Holiday | All Banks |
Highlights of Major Bank Holidays in November 2026
1. Diwali (November 3, 2026)
The Festival of Lights is one of India’s most important holidays, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Banks and offices across India remain closed, and markets are illuminated with lamps and decorations.
2. Govardhan Puja (November 4, 2026)
Celebrated the day after Diwali, it honors Lord Krishna’s lifting of Govardhan Hill. Banks in northern and western states observe closure.
3. Bhai Dooj (November 5, 2026)
A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, similar to Raksha Bandhan, observed mainly in North India.
4. Chhath Puja (November 11, 2026)
An important Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, observed prominently in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
5. Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 14, 2026)
Marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. Large processions and prayers are organized across Punjab, Delhi, and northern India.
6. Seng Kut Snem (November 23, 2026)
A cultural festival of the Khasi community in Meghalaya celebrating unity and traditional values.
7. Second & Fourth Saturdays (November 7 and 28, 2026)
As per the RBI rule, all scheduled banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays every month.
Note: As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule and respective state government notifications.
During these holidays, banks will remain closed for physical transactions, but customers can continue to use digital services like UPI, net banking, mobile banking, and ATMs. However, cheque clearing, fund transfers through counters, and other in-branch operations will be unavailable.
