Bank Holidays This Week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI And Other Banks Will Remain Closed For The Weekend As Per The RBI Calender

Bank branches across India will remain closed on 14 November 2026, Saturday, for the second Saturday of the month. The closure applies to public and private sector lenders, including State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank.

Banks will also remain closed nationwide on Sunday. However, customers in some cities will face an extended weekend due to regional holidays.

Banks In Patna And Ranchi To Remain Closed On 16 November

Bank branches in Patna and Ranchi will remain closed on Monday, 16 November 2026, for Chhath Puja. This will result in three consecutive days of closures in both cities.

Under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Every Sunday is also a mandatory holiday. Additional holidays depend on regional festivals and state-specific holidays.

What Banking Services Are Available During Holidays

Bank customers can still access mobile banking, internet banking, UPI and ATM services during the holidays. They can also transfer funds through NEFT and RTGS using online banking platforms. However, some services may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.

What Are The Bank Holidays In November 2026

According to the RBI calendar cited by Mint, November 2026 has 16 bank holiday dates across different regions, including weekends.

Regional holidays fall on 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 20, 23, 24 and 27 November 2026. The fourth Saturday, 28 November 2026, and Sunday, 29 November 2026, are nationwide bank holidays.

Customers should check their respective bank's holiday schedule before planning a branch visit.

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RBI

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