Bank Holiday: Banks to remain closed in these 5 states tomorrow—is your city on the list?

Bank Holiday on 11 November 2026: Banks will remain closed in 5 states across the country tomorrow, 11 November. Is your city on the list? Check the full list of holidays before you head out.

Bank Holiday on 11 November 2026: If you are planning to visit a bank tomorrow, 11 November, to deposit money, process a cheque, or attend to other urgent business, you might want to reconsider—you could end up returning empty-handed. According to the RBI’s bank holiday calendar, banks will be closed in 5 states on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. This applies to both public and private sector banks.

Be sure to check the holiday status for your specific state before leaving home. The good news is that banks will remain open as usual in all other states.

In which 5 states will banks be closed tomorrow?

According to the RBI’s holiday list, bank branches will remain closed on 11 November in the following locations:

Sikkim: Gangtok
Manipur: Imphal
Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur and Lucknow
West Bengal: Kolkata
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla

Branches of both public and private sector banks—including SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank—will remain closed in these areas. The holidays have been declared due to occasions such as Bhai Dooj, Ningol Chakouba, Lakshmi Puja, and Chitragupta Jayanti.

Which festivals are the reason for these holidays?

Several festivals will be celebrated across different states on 11 November.

Bhai Dooj (Bhratri Dwitiya): On this day, sisters apply a *tilak* on their brothers' foreheads, praying for their long life and prosperity. In return, brothers offer gifts to their sisters. Ningol Chakouba: This special festival from Manipur is dedicated to the bond between siblings. On this day, married daughters are invited to their parental homes and treated to a meal.
Lakshmi Puja: On this occasion, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped. People pray for prosperity, well-being, and happiness in their homes.
Chitragupta Jayanti: Lord Chitragupta is worshipped on this day. Members of the Kayastha community, in particular, perform rituals involving pens, inkpots, and account books.

Will banks remain open in Delhi, Mumbai, and other states?

Yes, banks will function as usual across the country, with the exception of these five states. In states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Maharashtra, banks will not be closed on November 11th for Bhai Dooj.

When else will banks remain closed in November?

In November 2026, there will be bank holidays in various cities on several dates following November 11th. Please see the complete list below: