In the midst of rising cases due to the exponential growth of COVID-19 across the country, many banks have reduced the working hours of their employees to flatten the curve and promote social distancing.
In the month of November, festivals like Diwali, Bhai Dhooj, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated due to which banks in certain states will remain closed.
Even as the bank branches will remain closed, customers can still complete transactions through online modes. Mobile and internet banking will remain functional as usual.
However, some ATMs might not disburse cash. If you are planning any major cash payments on the mentioned dates below, please withdraw money in advance.
People are advised to complete their bank work accordingly to avoid any delay. To check the bank holidays in the month of November, check the list given below:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Bank Holiday in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 November | Monday | Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji | Punjab |
| 6 November | Friday | Friday following Eid e Milad/Lhabab Duchen | • Friday following Eid e Milad - Jammu and Kashmir • Lhabab Duchen - Sikkim |
| 13 November | Friday | Wangala festival | Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Assam |
| 14 November | Saturday | Diwali | In many states |
| 16 November | Monday | Bhai Dooj | In many states |
| 20 November | Friday | Chhath Puja | Bihar and Jharkhand |
| 21 November 2020 | Saturday | Chhath Puja Holiday | In many states |
| 23 November 2020 | Monday | Seng Kut Snem | Meghalaya |
| 30 November 2020 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti/Karthika Purnima | • Guru Nanak Jayanti – In many states • Karthika Purnima – Odisha and Telangana |
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