Bank Holiday: If you plan to visit a bank branch today, Friday, November 13, to take care of an important banking matter, this update is essential for you.
Is Bank Holiday Today?
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed on November 13 for the Wangala Festival. The holiday does not apply nationwide, so check whether it affects your state before heading out.
Where will banks be closed or open today, November 13?
Under RBI rules, bank holidays are set according to regional festivals and local traditions:
Meghalaya (Shillong): All public- and private-sector bank branches in Meghalaya will be closed for the Wangala Festival.
All other states: Banks will operate as usual on November 13 everywhere else in the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, and Maharashtra.
Will SBI, PNB, HDFC and ICICI Bank branches remain closed?
The answer is Yes. Bank branches in Meghalaya will remain closed on November 13, including those operated by major public and private lenders. However, customers should note that the holiday is limited to Meghalaya only. This does not mean that all branches of SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and other banks in India will remain closed.
Banks will be closed for three days next week!
According to the RBI calendar, banks will be closed on three days in different states from November 16 to 22 next week. On Monday, November 16, banks in Bihar and Jharkhand will close for Chhath Puja. On Friday, November 20, banks in Uttarakhand will be closed for Igas-Baghwal. Then, on Sunday, November 22, banks nationwide will close for the regular weekly holiday. Banks will remain open on November 21, the third Saturday.
How will digital banking and ATM services be affected?
In states observing a bank holiday, only in-person branch and counter services—such as cheque clearing, cash deposits, and passbook updates—will be unavailable. UPI apps, mobile and internet banking, and ATMs will continue to operate 24/7 across the country for customers’ convenience.