Finance1 min read

Are banks open or closed today? Check state-wise holiday list

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The Reserve Bank of India's holiday schedule has mandated branch closures on Tuesday, November 10, in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad for Vikram Samvat New Year Day, Govardhan Puja, and Bali Pratipada. Although in-person transactions are unavailable in these designated areas, automated platforms including mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs remain fully operational. Additional regional branch closures will follow on Wednesday, November 11, across several other cities for festivals including Bhaidooj and Ningol Chakkouba.

Key points

  • Branch closures are strictly state-specific rather than a nationwide banking shutdown.: Branch closures are strictly state-specific rather than a nationwide banking shutdown.
  • Customers can continue using ATMs, UPI, mobile banking, and internet banking for essentia…: Customers can continue using ATMs, UPI, mobile banking, and internet banking for essential transactions.
  • Consecutive holiday schedules will cause disruptions in different sets of cities over two…: Consecutive holiday schedules will cause disruptions in different sets of cities over two days.

Sources checked by our analysis pipeline: 1

Amid the festive season, bank holidays across the country continue to vary by state, with several regions observing local festivals and religious occasions. With Diwali celebrations extending into this week, many customers may be wondering whether banks will remain open or closed on Tuesday, November 10.

According to the

Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in select states will observe a holiday on account of Diwali (Bali Pratipada), also known as Govardhan Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year Day. Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill to protect villagers from torrential rains, while Bali Pratipada marks the annual return of King Mahabali to his kingdom, according to Hindu mythology. The day also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in Gujarat, known as Bestu Varas or Vikram Samvat New Year.

The holiday applies to certain cities and regions, rather than the entire country.

Where are banks closed on November 10?

As per the RBI's November 2026 holiday calendar, bank branches will remain closed in the following cities on Tuesday:

- Gujarat: Ahmedabad

- Maharashtra: Mumbai,…

Finance