In November 2025, be aware of various bank holidays at both the national and state level, where banks may close. Digital services may still be available on those days but on Wednesday of that week, be sure to confirm your local RBI holiday calendar or your bank calendar for the confirmed dates, as dates may change by state or district.
National bank holidays in November 2025
| Date | Holiday | Observed nationwide or widely observed | Typical impact on banking |
| November 5, 2025 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Widely observed in many states | Banks closed in many cities; some regions may operate partially |
| November 24, 2025 | Shaheedi Diwas / Guru Tegh Bahadur Jayanti | Observed in several northern states | Banks closed in affected areas; regional observance varies |
State-wise bank holidays in November 2025 (selected states)
| State | Holiday | Observed on | Typical impact |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Rajyotsava (regional) / Kanaka Dasa Jayanti | 1 November; 8 November (regional) | Banks closed in Karnataka; local variations may apply |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Foundation Day | 9 November | Banks closed in Uttarakhand |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Foundation Day | 15 November | Banks closed in Jharkhand |
| Meghalaya | Nongkrem Dance Festival; Wangala Festival | 6–7 November | Banks closed in Meghalaya districts observing the festivals |
| Punjab | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 5 November | Banks closed in most districts |
| Delhi/NCR | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 5 November | Banks closed in major urban centers; some digital services available |
| Sikkim | Lhabab Duchen | 11 November | Banks closed in Sikkim |
| Haryana | Haryana Day | 1 November | Banks closed in Haryana |
All holidays are subject to local variation and the RBI holiday calendar, as well as each banking institution’s calendar, should have the bank holidays in their proper locality.
Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays are a bank closure at a national level, but some states may have an additional state holiday.
Now what for the reader
- Check the RBI Holiday Matrix: Check the nationwide and state-identified holidays for November 2025.
- Visit local banks: Now you should see if all is well with your banks holiday, so visit their website or call customer service.
- Plan transactions as necessary: If you are planning a large transaction involving bank business or needing to visit your bank in person, plan those transactions around the bank holiday previously confirmed.
This information is for general reference only. Bank holiday dates may vary by state or institution. Readers should verify schedules with the official Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notifications or local banks.
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