Bank Holiday on November 11: Branches Closed Across Five States Due to Regional Festivals

Public and private sector bank branches across five Indian states—Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh—will remain closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The closures follow the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday schedule, marking several regional, cultural, and religious occasions including Bhai Dooj, Ningol Chakkouba, Lakshmi Puja, Bhratridwitiya, and Chitragupt Jayanti.

The holiday applies across commercial lenders, including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank. Bank branches in states not listed—such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Punjab—will function under standard operating hours.

State-Wise Bank Holiday Overview

Key Occasions Behind the Closures

• Bhai Dooj / Bhratridwitiya: Observed across several northern and eastern states, this festival honours the bond between siblings. Sisters apply a ceremonial tilak to their brothers’ foreheads and pray for their longevity and prosperity. In West Bengal, the tradition is marked as Bhratridwitiya.
• Ningol Chakkouba: A major social and cultural festival in Manipur, celebrating sibling ties and family unity. Married women are formally invited to their paternal homes for an elaborate feast and receive blessings and gifts from their brothers and parents.
• Chitragupt Jayanti: Dedicated to Lord Chitragupta, the divine keeper of karmic deeds and patron deity of the Kayastha community. Devotees offer prayers alongside books, pens, and accounting ledgers, seeking wisdom and righteousness.
• Lakshmi Puja: Celebrated as part of regional post-Diwali observances, devotees perform prayers dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to invite economic prosperity and household well-being.

Digital Banking Services Remain Active

While physical bank counters and branch offices will stay shut in the five designated states, essential online banking functions remain uninterrupted:

• UPI payments and mobile banking apps
• ATM cash withdrawals and cash deposit kiosks
• Internet banking transactions and RTGS/NEFT transfers

Customers planning branch-dependent paperwork or cash counters in the affected states should schedule visits around the closure.