As November 2025 approaches, it's essential to be aware of the bank holidays scheduled for the month to plan your financial activities accordingly. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the list of holidays for November 2025, which includes national and regional holidays. Depending on the state, banks will be closed for approximately 9 to 10 days in November.
National and Regional Holidays
Several holidays are observed throughout India in November 2025. These include:
- November 1st, Saturday: Kannada Rajyotsava/Kerala Formation Day (Karnataka, Kerala). Haryana Day (Haryana).
- November 5th, Wednesday: Guru Nanak Jayanti, observed across most states in India except for some southern states.
- November 7th, Friday: Wangala Festival (Meghalaya).
- November 8th, Saturday: Kanaka Dasa Jayanti (Karnataka). This day also coincides with the second Saturday of the month, which is a regular bank holiday.
- November 11th, Tuesday: Lhabab Duchen (Sikkim).
- November 25th, Tuesday: Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh).
In addition to these holidays, banks will also be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, which fall on November 8th and November 22nd, respectively. Sundays, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, are also bank holidays.
Digital Banking Services Remain Available
Even though physical bank branches will be closed on these holidays, customers can still conduct essential transactions through ATMs, internet banking, mobile banking platforms, and UPI. These services will remain operational, allowing you to make payments, withdraw cash, check balances, and transfer funds.
Planning Ahead
Given the number of bank holidays in November 2025, it is advisable to plan your banking activities in advance to avoid any inconvenience. Make sure to check the specific holiday list for your state, as some holidays are region-specific. By being aware of these holidays, you can ensure that your financial transactions and other banking needs are taken care of in a timely manner. Note that banking holiday schedules may be subject to change, so it is always a good idea to cross-check with official announcements from the RBI and your respective state governments for any updates.
