Is It A Holiday For Banks Today? Check Out Whether It Is Open Or Closed In Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Other States

This year's Diwali celebrations have brought an unusual scenario, with the festival of lights being split across two days. As a result, multiple states have designated both October 31 and November 1 as bank holidays, making it essential for anyone with banking needs to verify holiday schedules in their respective states.

The Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that banks will observe holidays on November 1 in several states, recognizing Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali, Kut, and Kannada Rajyotsava. On Friday, November 1, banks will remain closed in states including Karnataka, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Manipur, each observing local festivities.

In addition, on Saturday, November 2, banks in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh will also remain closed to honor Diwali, Laxmi Puja, and Govardhan Puja. Although this day falls on the first Saturday of the month, typically a working day, banks will close in observance of the regional holidays, especially in areas where Diwali-related festivities continue.

As the Diwali season unfolds, checking in with local banks about holiday schedules will help avoid any interruptions in services.

Complete List of Bank Holidays in November
November 1: Diwali Amavasya
November 2: Diwali (Bali Pratipada)
November 3: Sunday
November 7: Chhath Puja
November 8: Chhath Puja
November 9: Second Saturday
November 10: Sunday
November 12: Egas-Bagwal
November 15: Guru Nanak Jayanti
November 17: Sunday
November 18: Kanakadasa Jayanti
November 23: Seng Kutsnem, Fourth Saturday
November 24: Sunday
State-wise Holiday Breakdown
November 1: Diwali and Kannada Rajyotsava - Tripura, Karnataka, etc.
November 7 & 8: Chhath Puja - Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
November 15: Guru Nanak Jayanti - Observed in multiple states
November 18 & 23: Regional holidays in Karnataka and Meghalaya