Upcoming Bank Holidays: Banks to Close for 4 Days Next Week Due to Chhath Puja - Read Now
If you have any urgent banking needs, ensure they’re completed before November 7, as banks will not reopen until November 11 due to these holidays. Online banking, mobile apps, and ATMs can provide alternative options, though ATM availability may be limited. These scheduled holidays impact both public and private banks, including major banks such as the State Bank of India (SBI).
If you have substantial banking work to be done next week, do take note of the bank holidays on account of Chhath Puja. In a couple of states, the banks will remain shut for four consecutive days from Thursday, 7 November to Sunday, 10 November. It is a mix of state-specific holidays on Chhath Puja along with the regular second Saturday and Sunday off enjoyed throughout the nation. Here's the week-by-week break-up of bank holidays, so that you can plan your transactions properly.
Chhath Puja Bank Holidays: Regional Closures Across States
As per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday list, one of the prominent festivals in the list, Chhath Puja, would cause all the banks in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Delhi to shut for this festival. Especially, for the evening rituals of Chhath Puja on November 7, there would be a bank closure. November 8: As a part of the continuous holidays, morning rituals as well as Wanggala Festival are celebrated in the state of Meghalaya. So, if someone requires some banking services for any purpose, considering the length of the holidays would be crucial.
In detail:
Thursday, November 7: Chhath Puja evening rituals - Banks closed in Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, and West Bengal.
Friday, November 8: Chhath Puja morning rituals/Wanggala Festival - Banks closed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Meghalaya.
Saturday, November 9: Second Saturday - Banks closed all over the country.
Sunday, November 10: Regular Sunday - Banks closed all over the country.
All India Closures and ATM Options
All regions should expect limited services as banks will be closed nationwide on the second Saturday and Sunday (November 9 and 10). If you need cash, ATMs will be open, and digital banking options, such as mobile banking apps and online platforms, are recommended for essential transactions. Be aware that, due to increased demand during such extended closures, ATMs might face higher usage and potential cash shortages in some areas.
More Bank Holidays in November
A total of 12 Bank holidays fall in the month of November. Besides, all the other regional holidays associated with festivals like Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kanakadasa Jayanti falls in the same month. The important dates later include:
November 15 - Guru Nanak Jayanti: This will be shut in states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and West Bengal.
November 18 - Kanakadasa Jayanti in Karnataka.
November 23rd - Seng Kut Snem in Meghalaya that falls on fourth Saturday.
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