The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official list of bank holidays in November 2025, revealing that banks will remain closed for 11 days this month. The list includes public holidays, regional festivals, and the usual Sundays and second and fourth Saturdays.
Since holidays vary by state and Union Territory, customers are advised to verify bank holidays in November 2025 specific to their region before visiting their branch. Checking the RBI’s official website or the respective state government’s notification can help avoid last-minute inconvenience.
Full List of Bank Holidays in November 2025
- November 1 (Saturday): Banks closed in Karnataka for Kannada Rajyothsava and in Uttarakhand for Igas-Bagwal (Budhi Deepawali).
- November 2 (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
- November 5 (Wednesday): Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima, and Rahas Purnima, major bank holidays in November 2025 observed across most states.
- November 6 (Thursday): Banks in Shillong closed for Nongkrem Dance Festival.
- November 7 (Friday): Wangala Festival holiday in Shillong.
- November 8 (Saturday): Second Saturday and Kanakadasa Jayanthi (Bengaluru).
- November 9 (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
- November 16 (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
- November 22 (Saturday): Fourth Saturday.
- November 23 (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
- November 30 (Sunday): Weekly holiday.
Will Banking Services Be Affected?
Even with multiple bank holidays in November 2025, essential banking operations will continue seamlessly through digital channels. Online and mobile banking platforms allow customers to transfer funds, check balances, pay bills, and access statements anytime.
Services such as NEFT, RTGS, and ATM withdrawals will also function normally during the bank holidays in November, ensuring uninterrupted financial access for customers.
Those planning branch visits should check the RBI’s regional holiday list and complete time-sensitive transactions in advance to avoid delays.
There will be 11 bank holidays in November, covering major festivals like Guru Nanak Jayanti and regional events such as Kannada Rajyothsava. While physical branches may remain shut, digital banking services will stay fully operational nationwide.
