Bank holiday alert: Check next week’s closures

Major lenders, including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank, will halt physical branch operations on specific regional holidays and the mandatory weekly Sunday off.

On Monday, November 16, banks in Patna and Ranchi will close their doors so staff and residents can celebrate the auspicious festival of Chhath Puja.

Later in the week, lenders in Dehradun will suspend branch services on Friday, November 20, as the region observes the traditional festival of Igas-Bagwal.

Finally, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks nationwide will remain shut on Sunday, November 22, marking the regular weekly holiday across the country.

Overall, Indian banks are observing 16 holidays throughout November 2026, combining second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and diverse regional festivities across various states.

Earlier this month, lenders closed across multiple cities for Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and the Wangala Festival, while Gangtok experienced three consecutive regional holidays.

Later in November, banks will shut in Shillong for Seng Kut Snem, across major cities for Guru Nanak Jayanti, and in Bengaluru for Kanakadasa Jayanthi.

Despite physical branch closures, customers can seamlessly access digital banking channels, mobile applications, and automated teller machines nationwide to manage their urgent financial transactions.

Individuals can execute round-the-clock payments via Unified Payments Interface platforms, initiate NEFT and RTGS fund transfers, and submit online requests for cheque books or lockers.

The Reserve Bank of India publishes its annual holiday schedule every January, advising customers to verify specific dates with their nearest local bank branches.