Bank Holidays November and December 2026: With only two months remaining in 2026, bank customers across India should prepare for several holidays during November and December. Festivals, regional celebrations, Sundays, and scheduled Saturday closures may affect branch banking services in different cities.
According to the holiday list provided, bank branches may remain closed on as many as 33 different dates across the two months when regional holidays and regular weekly closures are counted together.
However, this does not mean banks will remain closed for 33 days in every city. Banking holidays vary by state, and several regional festivals are observed only in selected locations.
Customers planning to deposit cheques, withdraw large amounts of cash, complete documentation, or visit a branch for other services should check their local bank holiday calendar before travelling.
Bank Holidays in November 2026: Full Date-Wise List
November includes several religious and regional festivals, along with five Sundays and two scheduled Saturday holidays.
Here is the holiday schedule mentioned in the source report.
| Date | Occasion | Cities or regions mentioned |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | Sunday | Across India |
| November 8 | Sunday | Across India |
| November 9 | Diwali-related celebrations, Lakshmi Puja and Govardhan Puja | Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Imphal, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow |
| November 10 | Bali Pratipada and Vikram Samvat New Year | Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai, Nagpur |
| November 11 | Bhai Dooj and regional festivals | Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla |
| November 13 | Wangala Festival | Shillong |
| November 14 | Second Saturday | Across India |
| November 15 | Sunday | Across India |
| November 16 | Chhath Puja | Patna, Ranchi |
| November 20 | Igas-Bagwal | Dehradun |
| November 22 | Sunday | Across India |
| November 23 | Seng Kut Snem | Shillong |
| November 24 | Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima and regional observances | Several cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Kolkata |
| November 27 | Kanakadasa Jayanti | Bengaluru |
| November 28 | Fourth Saturday | Across India |
| November 29 | Sunday | Across India |
The November schedule above is reproduced as a reported holiday calendar, not as an independently verified RBI notification.
November 24: Guru Nanak Jayanti May Affect Banking Services in Several Cities
One of the major dates highlighted in the November holiday list is November 24.
The report associates this date with Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and other regional observances.
Cities mentioned include Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jammu, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, and Srinagar.
Customers in these locations should verify whether their particular branch will be closed.
Regional holiday notifications may differ depending on the state and the bank's applicable holiday schedule.
Bank Holidays in December 2026: Complete Date-Wise List
December will also have several banking holidays, including Christmas, regional festivals, four Sundays, and two scheduled Saturday closures.
| Date | Occasion | Cities or regions affected |
|---|---|---|
| December 1 | Indigenous Faith Day / State Inauguration Day | Itanagar, Kohima |
| December 3 | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | Panaji |
| December 6 | Sunday | Across India |
| December 9–11 | Losoong / Namsoong | Gangtok |
| December 12 | Second Saturday / Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma anniversary | Across India |
| December 13 | Sunday | Across India |
| December 18 | U SoSo Tham death anniversary | Shillong |
| December 19 | Goa Liberation Day | Panaji |
| December 20 | Sunday | Across India |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Across India |
| December 26 | Fourth Saturday / Christmas-related holiday | Across India |
| December 27 | Sunday | Across India |
| December 30 | U Kiang Nangbah death anniversary | Shillong |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | Aizawl |
The regional December dates are supported by published RBI-calendar summaries.
Important correction: December 26, not December 19, is the fourth Saturday of December 2026. December 19 is a Saturday but is a regional bank holiday in Goa because of Goa Liberation Day.
How Many Days Will Banks Remain Closed in November and December?
Bank holidays include national weekly closures and state-specific festival holidays.
In November, branches are scheduled to close on five Sundays and two Saturdays. December has four Sundays and two scheduled Saturday closures.
This means there are 13 common weekly bank holidays across the two months, excluding additional festival-related closures.
The reported total of 33 dates refers to holidays observed somewhere in India, rather than 33 days of closure for every bank branch.
Customers in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Bengaluru, and Kolkata will therefore have different holiday schedules.
Will UPI, ATMs and Online Banking Work on Bank Holidays?
Even when physical bank branches are closed, most digital banking facilities generally remain available.
Customers can usually continue using UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs, and eligible digital fund transfer services.
NEFT and RTGS are also available around the clock, subject to bank systems and operational conditions.
However, services requiring branch employees, physical document verification, or in-person assistance may need to wait until the next working day.
How to Check Your City's Bank Holiday List
Customers should consult the Reserve Bank of India website and select the relevant month and regional office in its holiday calendar.
It is also advisable to check your bank's official website or contact your branch before visiting.
Final Words
November and December 2026 will bring several banking holidays due to Diwali-related celebrations, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Christmas, and regional festivals.
Although the combined calendar includes numerous holiday dates, closures will differ between cities and states.
Customers should check their local bank holiday schedule in advance to avoid delays in cash transactions, documentation, and other branch-related work.
