Mumbai: Bank Holiday on November 5, 2025: All major banks — public, private and rural branches — will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5 across several states in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a holiday on account of two major festivals — Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima.
Although physical branches will remain closed, online banking, mobile banking, UPI payments and ATM services will continue as normal.
Why Are Banks Closed on November 5?
November 5 marks:
- Guru Nanak Jayanti — Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of Sikhism
- Kartik Purnima — A highly auspicious Hindu festival
These festivals are widely celebrated across northern and central India, leading to a bank holiday as per the RBI’s calendar.
States Where Banks Will Be Closed
Banks will remain closed in many states, including:
- Delhi
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Rajasthan
- West Bengal
- Jharkhand
- Uttarakhand
- Jammu & Kashmir
Note: Holiday rules may vary by region — customers should check local branch schedules before visiting.
Bank Holidays in November 2025
Along with November 5, banks will also remain closed on weekly offs:
| the weekly offDate | Day | Occasion/Reason |
|---|---|---|
| November 2 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima |
| November 8 | Second Saturday | Weekly holiday |
| November 9 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| November 16 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| November 22 | Fourth Saturday | Weekly holiday |
| November 23 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
| November 30 | Sunday | Weekly holiday |
Important Reminder
UPI, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, ATM services and digital payments will continue without interruption.
If you have important bank-related work, plan your visit after checking this holiday list to avoid inconvenience.
