Guru Nanak Jayanti, commemorating the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, falls on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and will be observed as a bank holiday in numerous states across India. Alongside Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima is also being observed. As a result, many individuals are unsure whether banks will be open or closed on this day.
State-Wise List of Bank Closures
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that banks in the following states will be closed on November 5, 2025:
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Telangana
- Uttarakhand
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
Conversely, banks will remain open in the following states:
- Bihar
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Most Northeast states
Alternative Banking Options
Even though bank branches are closed, customers can still perform most transactions without disruption. Services such as online banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs will remain fully functional, enabling users to transfer funds, pay bills, and check balances. However, branch-dependent activities, including large cash deposits, cheque clearances, and issuing demand drafts, will not be available during the holiday. Account holders are advised to plan ahead and complete any in-person banking requirements before the closure, while relying on digital banking channels for uninterrupted access to essential services.
Other Bank Holidays in November 2025
In addition to Guru Nanak Jayanti, there are other bank holidays in November 2025:
- November 1: Banks may be closed in states such as Karnataka (Kannada Rajyotsava), Haryana (Haryana Day), Manipur (Kut), and Puducherry (Liberation Day).
- November 6: Banks will be closed in Bihar and Meghalaya on account of the Nongkrem Dance festival and the Bihar Legislative Assembly general elections.
- November 7: Meghalaya will observe a holiday for the Wangala Festival.
- November 8: Banks will be closed due to the second Saturday of the month. Karnataka will also have a bank holiday for Kanakadasa Jayanthi.
- November 11: The observance of Lhabab Duchen in Sikkim.
- November 22: Fourth Saturday of the month.
- Sundays: Banks are closed on all Sundays.
It is important to note that while the national schedule provides a baseline, state-specific holiday lists are crucial for branch-level planning, especially for multi-state banks, regional offices, and operations teams. Clients and branches should assume no branch-based banking on these days unless the bank issues a contrary notification.
