November 6 Bank Holiday in Bihar and Meghalaya; Here's why!
A series of bank holidays is due in different states across the country in the month of November 2025. According to the holiday list released by the Reserve Bank of India, the banks will be closed on several occasions due to festivals, state-specific celebrations, and elections. As many as two states will declare a bank holiday on November 6, 2025: Bihar and Meghalaya.
Bihar Assembly Elections: Bank Holiday on November 6
Banks in Bihar will remain closed on November 6, 2025, due to the Assembly General Elections. The state government has declared a holiday to facilitate the voting process as well as enable bank employees to participate in election-related activities. This move will go a long way in ensuring a smooth and efficient process of the election.
Nongkrem Dance Festival: Meghalaya
In Meghalaya, the Nongkrem Dance Festival, which is a part of the cultural heritage in the state showcasing the rich traditions and customs of the Khasi tribe, will be celebrated on November 6, 2025. The festival will also include traditional dances and rituals that denote the importance of harvest and prosperity.
Other Bank Holidays in November 2025
The RBI has listed several bank holidays for November.
Key dates:
- November 5: Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev & Kartik Purnima
- November 7: Wangala Festival in Meghalaya
- November 8: Second Saturday and Kanakadasa Jayanti in Karnataka
- November 9: Sunday
Sunday and Saturday Bank Holidays
Also, banks will be closed on every Sunday during the month that falls on November 2, November 9, November 16, November 23, and November 30. Banks will also remain shut on the fourth Saturday of November, on November 22.
Plan Your Banking Activities. To avoid inconvenience, one should plan banking activities according to this holiday list. The RBI website will give the detailed list of bank holidays in November 2025, and you can accordingly plan your transactions.
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