Bank Holidays in November 2025: Full State-Wise List for Kannada Rajyothsava, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and More

The festive season will lead to some regional bank holidays in India during November 2025. While the majority of banks will be open all over the country, there will be some closures in certain states for the celebrations of Kannada Rajyothsava, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima, Nongkrem Dance and Wangala Festival. It is strongly recommended that customers verify the holiday schedule of their respective state so that they can plan their bank visits accordingly and without any inconveniences.

RBI Holiday Guidelines

As per the guideline of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all scheduled and non-scheduled banks are to be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The first, third, and fifth Saturdays are regular working days unless specifically declared holidays under the RBI calendar.

Key Bank Holidays in November 2025

November 1, 2025 (Saturday):

Karnataka will observe a bank holiday due to Kannada Rajyothsava while Uttarakhand will do so for Igas-Bagwal. Other than these states, banks will work as usual.

November 5, 2025 (Wednesday):

Holidays for Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima, and Rahas Purnima will be observed in many states. The bank will not be open in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Srinagar, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.

November 6, 2025 (Thursday):

The banks in Meghalaya will remain closed during the Nongkrem Dance Festival. This festival is a religious and cultural celebration of the community marking their unity and thanksgiving.

November 7, 2025 (Friday):

The banks in Meghalaya will again be closed for the Wangala Festival, which is popularly referred to as the 100 Drums Festival and is a tribute to the Sun God.

November 8, 2025 (Saturday):

The entire Karnataka will be celebrating Kanakadasa Jayanthi by having a bank holiday, which is to commemorate the birth anniversary of the saint-poet Kanakadasa. This day is also the second Saturday, a mandatory bank holiday across India.

Upcoming Regional Festivals and Bank Holidays

In November, there will be a combination of national and regional holidays. Guru Nanak Jayanti is the most prevalent holiday in northern and western India, while Karnataka and Meghalaya will get to enjoy local holidays in addition to it. These closures might vary in public and private sector banks, depending on the regional observances.

What Remains Open

Basic banking activities such as ATM cash withdrawal, internet and mobile banking, and digital payment will be uninterrupted even on holidays. Customers are advised to use online services for their transactions and plan their visits to branches well in advance around the declared holidays.