Bank Holiday: Banks will be closed tomorrow, Friday. If you plan to visit a bank branch on November 13, check first whether banks are open in your state. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed in some states tomorrow, Wednesday. Here’s a breakdown of which states will be affected and why.

Why will banks be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 13?

Banks in Meghalaya will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 13. All public- and private-sector banks, including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, will remain shut. The closure is for the Wangala Festival. Banks will be open in all other states.

Why are banks closed on Friday?

Banks in Meghalaya will close for the Wangala Festival, a traditional harvest celebration of the Garo community. Also called the 100 Drums Festival, it has its roots in the Garo people’s ancient agricultural traditions. The celebration gives thanks to the Sun God, Misi Saljong, for a plentiful harvest.

The Wangala Festival is celebrated in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region. It begins with a ritual called Ragula, which includes a traditional puja at the village headman’s home. People then take part in the festivities dressed in colorful traditional clothing and feathered headdresses. Men play the long traditional drum, known as the Dama, while women perform folk dances to the rhythm.

Will bank branches be open in the rest of the country?

Banks will remain open in states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Sikkim, Manipur, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. Only Meghalaya will observe the holiday; banking operations will proceed as usual in all other states.

When will banks be closed in November 2026?

November 13 – Bank branches in Meghalaya will be closed for the Wangala Festival.

November 16 – Banks will be closed in Bihar and Jharkhand for Chhath Puja. On this day, devotees worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.

November 20 – Bank branches in Uttarakhand will be closed due to Igas-Baghwal, a local festival in Uttarakhand.

November 23 – Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya due to Seng Kut Snem festival.

November 24 – Banks will remain closed in states like Delhi, UP, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh etc. on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima.