Bank Holidays in November 2024

From Diwali to Chhath Puja, these holidays vary depending on the location. This guide outlines major holidays and state-specific observances to help customers plan banking events effectively

In November 2024, Indian banks will observe 13 holidays, including weekends and regional festivals. Holiday schedules vary from state to state due to local festivities. Here is a detailed list of the main bank holidays this month:

November 2024 Bank Holidays

date

sky

Holiday instructions

celebrated in

November 1

Friday

Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan)/Deepawali/Kut/Kannada Rajyotsava

Tripura, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya

November 2

Saturday

Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Govardhan Puja/Vikram Samvat New Year

Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

November 3

Sunday

Weekly rest day

all states

November 7

Thursday

Chhath Puja (Agya Night)

West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand

November 8

Friday

Chhath Puja (Morning of Argya) and Wangara Festival

Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya

November 9

Saturday

second saturday

Nationwide

November 10

Sunday

Weekly rest days

all states

November 12

Tuesday

Egas Bhagwal

Uttarakhand

November 15

Friday

Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kathika Purnima/Lahas Purnima

Multiple states including Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha

November 17

Sunday

Weekly rest days

all states

November 18

on Monday

Kanakadasa Jayanti

Karnataka

November 23

Saturday

Fourth Saturday and Seng Kut Snem

meghalaya

November 24

Sunday

Weekly rest days

all states

  • In addition to the holidays mentioned above, banks will be closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
  • Customers can check with their local branches to find out the dates of different festivals in various regions.
  • Online banking services remain open during the holidays to accommodate any transactions and other banking requirements.

In November 2024, several states in India will celebrate unique bank holidays that are not recognized by other states. Here is a list of these specific holidays and the states that observe them:

Unique Bank Holidays in November 2024

date

sky

Holiday instructions

celebrated in

November 1

Friday

Kut

Manipur

November 1

Friday

Puducherry Liberation Day

pondicherry

November 1

Friday

haryana day

Haryana

November 1

Friday

rajyosava, karnataka

Karnataka

November 1

Friday

Pilavi, Kerala

kerala

November 8

Friday

wangara festival

meghalaya

November 15

Friday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Punjab, Chandigarh

November 18

on Monday

Kanakadasa Jayanti

Karnataka

November 22

Friday

Sengisnem

meghalaya

Key observations

  • All are state-specific or composed of several states that represent local cultural or historical significance.
  • Karnataka Rajyotsava is the foundation day of a state. However, Wangala is a harvest festival of the Garo tribe of Meghalaya.
  • Observing these holidays may adversely affect customer access to services across different banking operations across the country.

Customers are advised to confirm holiday arrangements with their local banks to avoid inconvenience during the holidays.