Bank Holiday: Banks will remain closed tomorrow, Friday! Find out why the RBI has declared a holiday..

Bank Holiday on November 13: If you are planning to visit a bank branch tomorrow, Friday, November 13, to complete any important banking tasks, this information is crucial for you.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed on November 13 on the occasion of the Wangala Festival. Please note that this holiday does not apply nationwide; therefore, be sure to check the status for your specific state before leaving home.

In which states will banks be closed or open tomorrow, November 13?

Under RBI guidelines, bank holidays are determined based on regional festivals and local traditions:

Meghalaya (Shillong): All public and private sector bank branches in Meghalaya will remain closed due to the Wangala Festival.

All other states: In all other states—including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, and Maharashtra—banking operations will continue as usual, and branches will remain open on November 13.

Banks to remain closed for 3 days next week!

According to the RBI calendar, banks will remain closed for a total of 3 days across various states between November 16 and November 22. On Monday, November 16, there will be a holiday in Bihar and Jharkhand for Chhath Puja. Subsequently, on Friday, November 20, banks in Uttarakhand will remain closed due to Igas-Bagwal. Additionally, on Sunday, November 22, banks across the country will be closed due to the weekly holiday. Banks will remain open on Saturday, November 21 (as it is the third Saturday of the month).

What about digital banking and ATM services?

In states where a bank holiday is observed, only physical branch and counter-based services—such as cheque clearing, cash deposits, or passbook updates—will be unavailable. To ensure customers do not face any inconvenience, services such as UPI apps, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs will continue to operate normally, 24x7, across the entire country.

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