Bank branches in five Indian states will remain closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, due to regional and religious festivals, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar.
The closures will affect Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh. Both public and private sector banks, including SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, will observe the applicable holidays.
The holidays are linked to festivals and occasions including Lakshmi Puja, Ningol Chakkouba, Bhratridwitiya, Bhai Dooj and Chitragupt Jayanti.
Lakshmi Puja is associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha during Diwali. Ningol Chakkouba, celebrated in Manipur, honours the bond between brothers and sisters, with married daughters invited to their parental homes.
Bhratridwitiya and Bhai Dooj also celebrate sibling relationships, with sisters applying tilak to their brothers and praying for their well-being. Chitragupt Jayanti is dedicated to Lord Chitragupta, who is believed to maintain records of people’s deeds.
Banks in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra are scheduled to operate normally on November 11. Customers in states observing the holiday should check with their local branches before visiting.
The closures apply to physical bank branches; customers can continue using digital banking services, ATMs and online transactions, subject to service availability.
