Bank branches across several Indian cities will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, on account of Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day. The holiday applies to select banking regions and is not a nationwide closure.
Customers of public and private sector banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Punjab National Bank, should check their local branch schedules before visiting.
Where Will Banks Remain Closed on November 9?
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) November holiday calendar, bank branches will remain closed on November 9 in the following cities:
- Agartala
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Gangtok
- Imphal
- Jaipur
- Kanpur
- Lucknow
The closures are linked to regional celebrations and observances, including Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.
Bank holidays in India vary by state and city. A holiday in one banking region does not automatically mean branches will be closed across the entire country. Customers should confirm the schedule with their respective bank before planning an in-person visit.
Bank Holiday Schedule for November 10 and 11
The festive holiday period will continue in several cities over the following two days.
On November 10, banks will remain closed in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur. The closures will be observed for Bali Pratipada, Govardhan Puja, Laxmi Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year.
On November 11, bank branches will remain closed in Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla. The observances include Laxmi Puja, Ningol Chakkouba, Bhai Dooj and Chitragupt Jayanti.
Gangtok is scheduled to observe three consecutive regional bank holidays from November 9 to 11.
Will Digital Banking Services Continue to Work?
Although physical bank branches will remain closed in the affected cities, customers can continue using most digital banking facilities.
Services such as internet banking, mobile banking and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions are expected to remain available. Customers can also use ATMs for cash withdrawals, subject to cash availability and operational conditions.
However, services that require a physical branch visit, such as certain documentation procedures and in-person banking requests, may need to be postponed until branches reopen.
Summary
Bank branches in Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Imphal, Jaipur, Kanpur and Lucknow will remain closed on November 9, 2026, for regional Diwali-related celebrations. The holiday is not applicable nationwide. Customers can continue using digital banking services, including UPI, mobile banking and internet banking, while physical branches remain shut.
