Bank Holiday on November 5 in Observance of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti 2025

On November 5, banks in multiple Indian states will observe holidays for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. Key states include Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Customers are encouraged to use digital banking services during this period.

On Wednesday, November 5, banks in several Indian states will be closed due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. This has left many customers seeking clarity on which states will observe bank holidays, especially those planning branch visits or urgent transactions.

According to the Reserve Bank of India, banks in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh will remain closed on November 5.

Upcoming Bank Holidays

In addition to the closures on November 5, there are other bank holidays this month. On November 6, banks in Bihar and Meghalaya will be closed for the Nongkrem Dance festival and Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. Meghalaya will also observe a holiday for the Wangala Festival on November 7. Karnataka will have a bank holiday for Kanakadasa Jayanthi on November 8.

Despite the closure of physical branches during these holidays, most banking services will continue without interruption. Customers can still perform transactions using online banking platforms such as mobile banking apps and UPI. ATMs will also remain operational for cash withdrawals and balance inquiries.

Digital Banking Services

While digital channels offer convenience during bank holidays, certain branch-dependent activities won't be available. These include large cash deposits, cheque clearances and issuing demand drafts. Customers needing these services should plan accordingly before the holiday period begins.

Account holders are encouraged to complete any necessary in-person banking tasks ahead of time. By doing so and utilising digital banking options like fund transfers and bill payments online or via mobile apps, they can ensure uninterrupted access to essential services even when branches are closed.

This proactive approach helps avoid potential disruptions caused by bank closures during these festive periods across various states in India.