November 2025 Bank Holidays: How Many Days Will Banks Remain Closed?

Banks across India are set for a month of unusual shutdowns in November 2025, with 12 days marked as non-business days in several major cities. The closures are not due to a general national holiday but rather a combination of local festivals, observances and routine Sunday/second-Saturday breaks.

A key date to note is November 5, when banks will remain closed in cities including Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar and Kanpur. The reason: the observance of both Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima, two significant religious occasions coinciding on the same day, prompting bank regulators in many states to declare a holiday.

Other closures include regular weekend breaks: banks will be shut on all Sundays (November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30) and also on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month (including November 8 and November 22). These routine closures form part of the 12-day total rather than additional special holidays.

For customers and businesses the schedule means extra care must be taken when planning payments, branch visits or cheque clearances. With nearly two weeks of closures the risk of delays in transactions, loan disbursements and new account openings is higher than usual. Many businesses that rely on banking services have already begun alerting clients and adjusting deadlines accordingly.

Regional variances are important to remember: not all cities or states follow identical holiday calendars and some may have fewer closures or additional local holidays. For example a bank in one state may operate when another in a neighbouring city is closed. Customers are advised to check the holiday list of their specific bank branch or bank website for clarity.

In summary November 2025 stands out in the banking calendar. With 12 scheduled non-business days covering festivals and regular weekend breaks it is one of the more disrupted months of the year for financial services. Making advance arrangements and being aware of branch-specific timing can help avoid inconvenience or service constraints during this period.