Bank Holiday: Heading for bank? then this article is for you. Will banks be closed today, Friday, for Dhanteras? Many bank customers are curious whether bank branches will operate or remain shut today. It is considered auspicious to purchase gold, silver, a house, a car, or utensils on Dhanteras. This day also marks the start of the five-day Diwali festival. So, will banks be closed today? Will banks be closed on Dhanteras, Friday, 6 November?
Bank Holiday Today?
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bank holiday calendar, banks will be closed today, Friday, 6 November. The entire nation will observe Dhanteras. This festival falls on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Kartik month. Mythologically, it is believed that Lord Dhanvantari appeared on this day during the churning of the ocean, bearing the pot of nectar. Lord Dhanvantari is regarded as the god of Ayurveda and medicine. Hence, worshipping him on this day is thought to grant good health and longevity.
Another legend suggests that worshipping Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings happiness, prosperity, and wealth to the household. Dhanteras is also known as the festival of wealth and health. Buying gold, silver, utensils, and new items on this occasion is deemed auspicious. It is believed that items purchased on Dhanteras bring joy, prosperity, and blessings to the home. This is why people not only shop but also light lamps in the evening.
When will banks be closed in November 2026?
– 9 November – Banks will be closed in certain banking centres of Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Manipur, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh due to Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, and Govardhan Puja.
– 10 November – Bank branches will be closed in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai, and Nagpur on account of Bali Pratipada, Govardhan Puja, and Vikram Samvat New Year.
– 11 November – Banks will remain closed in Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Shimla because of Bhaiya Dooj, Ningol Chakkouba, Lakshmi Puja, and Chitragupta Jayanti.
– 13 November – Bank branches in Shillong, Meghalaya’s capital, will be closed for the Wangala festival.
– 16 November – Banks will be closed in Patna and Ranchi for Chhath Puja, a day when devotees worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
– 20 November – Bank branches in Dehradun will be closed for Igas-Baghwal, a prominent folk festival in Uttarakhand.
– 23 November – Banks will remain closed in Shillong due to the Seng Kut Snem festival.
– 24 November – Bank branches will be closed in Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jammu, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla, and Srinagar on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima.
– 27 November – Banks will be closed in Bengaluru on Kanakadasa Jayanti.
Also note the Sunday and Saturday holidays
Alongside festivals, bank employees will also observe their usual weekly holidays in November. Sundays fall on 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 November this month. Additionally, bank branches will be closed on 14 November (second Saturday) and 28 November (fourth Saturday).
Thus, including festivals and weekly holidays, banks may be closed for 16 or more days in November across many banking centres. However, the number of holidays will vary by city.
Bank closures do not halt all transactions
Although bank branches are closed, banking activities need not come to a standstill. Routine transactions can still be carried out via internet banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs during holidays.
Customers can perform money transfers, check balances, and withdraw cash from ATMs. However, cheque deposits and clearances might be delayed. Moreover, tasks requiring a branch visit, such as KYC updates or document submissions, should consider the holiday schedule. Therefore, if you have urgent banking matters, avoid waiting until the last moment. Review your city’s bank holiday list and complete your work in advance.