Banks to remain closed in THESE states for Guru Nanak Jayanti; Check state-wise list
Banks in various states of India will be closed on November 5, 2025 for Guru Nanak Jayanti. The holiday affects regions like Chandigarh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. Customers can still access digital banking services.
Banks in various states and Union Territories of India will be closed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and other regional holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared 11 public holidays for the month of November in addition to the normal weekend closures.
States Celebrate Public Holidays of Guru Nanak Jayanti
The following states and Union Territories will observe a public holiday on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti:
- Chandigarh
- uttarakhand
- Telangana
- Arunachal Pradesh
- rajasthan
- Jammu and Kashmir
- uttar pradesh
- Mizoram
- maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Odisha
- Nagaland
- West Bengal
- New Delhi
- Chhattisgarh
- jharkhand
- Himachal Pradesh
Banking Services on Guru Nanak Jayanti
While bank branches in the states listed above will remain closed for Guru Nanak Jayanti, customers will continue to carry out a wide range of banking activities through digital platforms. Services such as money transfers, bill payments and checking account balances will continue to be available uninterrupted through ATMs, online banking, mobile banking and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
However, for in-person services such as large cash deposits, check processing and issuance of demand drafts, customers will need to plan ahead as these services will not be accessible on holiday. In order to avoid any problems, account holders must complete the necessary transactions before closing or use digital platforms during the holiday.
Other Upcoming Public Holidays in November 2025
In addition to the Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday on November 5, there are several other public holidays in India in the same month:
November 6, 2025: Banks in Bihar and Meghalaya will be closed due to Nongkrem Dance Festival and Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
November 7, 2025: Banks in Meghalaya will remain closed due to Wangala Festival.
November 8, 2025: Banks in Karnataka will be closed on Kanakadasa Jayanthi.
With multiple holidays planned throughout November, customers need to plan their banking activities, especially if they require in-person services. The use of digital banking platforms will help ensure that financial transactions remain uninterrupted despite the temporary closure of bank branches.
